successful
adjective
suc·cess·ful
sək-ˈses-fəl 
1
: resulting or terminating in success
a successful attempt
2
: gaining or having gained success
a successful investor
successfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of successful in a Sentence
the play had a successful run on Broadway
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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What baffles me is how little impact the two Avatar films have made on the wider culture, compared with any other such successful franchise (e.g. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, to name a few).
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John Stepek, Bloomberg.com, 13 June 2024
The Biogen and Ionis treatment for ALS was designed to reduce the expression of a particular protein and proved successful in the initial study.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
In their encore to a successful showdown in the Bronx, the Dodgers returned home to dismantle the defending World Series champions Tuesday night, cruising to a 15-2 rout of the Texas Rangers — their most lopsided win all season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Many successful cryptocurrencies have already partnered with big industry names like major credit card companies to enhance ease of access.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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John Stepek, Bloomberg.com, 13 June 2024
The Biogen and Ionis treatment for ALS was designed to reduce the expression of a particular protein and proved successful in the initial study.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
In their encore to a successful showdown in the Bronx, the Dodgers returned home to dismantle the defending World Series champions Tuesday night, cruising to a 15-2 rout of the Texas Rangers — their most lopsided win all season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Many successful cryptocurrencies have already partnered with big industry names like major credit card companies to enhance ease of access.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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successful
adjective
suc·cess·ful
sək-ˈses-fəl
1
: resulting or ending in success
2
: gaining or having gained success
successfulness
noun
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