American English pronunciation
How to pronounce successes
IPA transcription: [sək'sɛsəz]
Pronunciation variants: [sək'sɛsəz][sək'sɛsɪz]
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Noun
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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”
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an attainment that is successful
“his success in the marathon was unexpected”
“his new play was a great success”
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a state of prosperity or fame
“he is enjoying great success”
“he does not consider wealth synonymous with success”
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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.