successes

NOUN

favorable outcome

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment achievement advance benefit boom fame gain happiness profit progress prosperity realization triumph victory win

STRONG

arrival ascendancy attainment clover consummation eminence fortune fruition hit killing laugher maturation reward savvy sensation snap strike successfulness walkaway walkover

WEAK

bed of roses big hit do well easy street flying colors good luck good times grand slam gravy train happy days lap of luxury éclat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defeat failure forfeit loss misfortune sadness sorrow unhappiness

STRONG

inferiority unfulfillment

Example Sentences

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The pact, known as USMCA, was heralded as one of the biggest successes of the President Donald Trump’s term.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Rodríguez, who could use the crisis to strengthen her hold on power, has highlighted the successes of the response while acknowledging the grave catastrophe that had befallen her country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

He had a lot of resurrections as well as successes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

However, the baking star turned presenter said the delay in her diagnosis may have brought about her TV successes.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The combination of Soviet successes in landing on Venus and Soviet failures in landing on Mars naturally caused us some concern about the U.S.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan