SUCCESSFULNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

successfulness

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as in success

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Noun

Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

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Peace through dialogue is the only path toward sustainable security, economic growth, and prosperity.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
An increase that large would roughly double the sustainable economic growth rate worldwide, ushering in a golden age of prosperity at astonishing speed.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosperity

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Washington needs to be a leader, not a laggard, on issues of human welfare.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of welfare

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But zest was one of just two strengths (the other is hope) that had the strongest relationship to mental well-being across countries and age groups.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Zachary Rutherford, the marathon’s official charity chaser, ran for Signal 13, a nonprofit that supports the physical, mental and emotional well-being of Baltimore police officers and their families.

— Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of well-being

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