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

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successes

Barrett said these successes resulted from a clear goal with a credible plan and people who believed they could make a difference.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Given the recent successes, I did go ahead and re-up for next year because I’m feeling optimistic.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The successes related in the article show real improvements in public safety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Those successes have depended on digitally unrolling CT scans and then using machine learning to detect extremely subtle changes in texture or shape associated with ancient ink.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

In addition to a track team, Mountain View had a football team and was known around the state for its academic and sports successes.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper