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How to pronounce successes

IPA transcription: [sək'sɛsəz]

Pronunciation variants: [sək'sɛsəz][sək'sɛsɪz]

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Noun

  • an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

    “let's call heads a success and tails a failure”

    “the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs”

  • an attainment that is successful

    “his success in the marathon was unexpected”

    “his new play was a great success”

  • a state of prosperity or fame

    “he is enjoying great success”

    “he does not consider wealth synonymous with success”

  • a person with a record of successes

    “his son would never be the achiever that his father was”

    “only winners need apply”

    “if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success”

Usage examples

  • One of his greatest successes was "Only Dove is one-quarter moisturizing cream".
  • More successes followed, on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • Their recordings of "The Spanish Twist" and "Florida Twist" were successes, particularly in Mexico.
  • Despite the on field successes, the move to the Sutherland Shire was short-lived.
  • He achieved his greatest successes there.
  • With the advent of World Wars and the Cold War, these successes were buried.
  • The company was trumpeting the successes of its new flagship product.
  • Her most notable successes came with her partner Helen Vanderburg.
  • His next big successes were in National Theatre Comnpany productions at the Old Vic.
  • These successes brought him to play the solo flute at other international orchestras.