success

Plural: successes

Noun

• The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; favorable outcome.
• 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
  • "if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success"
• The achievement of one's aim or goal.
• Financial profitability.
• One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
• The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.
• Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.

Examples

• a glowing success
• Don't let success go to your head.
• His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.
• Scholastically, he was a success.
• She is country music's most recent success.
• The new range of toys has been a resounding success.
• The ultimate SUCCESS in Words With Friends is often measured by the highest score.

Synonyms

achiever, succeeder, winner, hit, éclat

Antonyms

failure, loser