success
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Synonyms & Antonyms for success
Synonyms
blockbuster, hit, megahit, smash, supernova, winner
Antonyms
bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, debacle (also débâcle), dud, failure, fiasco, flop, misfire, turkey, washout
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The prison divestment push at Harvard, which has the largest endowment in academia, is just one in a series of similar movements that have been playing out on college campuses across the country — with varying success. — NBC News, "'An uphill battle': Harvard students urge school to pull investments that support prisons," 3 Sep. 2019 The success or failure of water markets is largely shaped by unique state and regional water laws, hydrology, agricultural practices and goals. — Lucas Isakowitz, Time, "How to Save the Colorado River from Climate Change and Chronic Overuse," 3 Sep. 2019 One is enough for me since my little girl is so amazing and laser-focussed on fiscal success. — Ginny Hogan, The New Yorker, "As the Father of a Daughter, It Upsets Me That Women Don’t Get Paid as Much as Men, Because Who Will Support Me in My Old Age?," 3 Sep. 2019 Louisville's success with the game plan can be credited to a number of things. — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville's running game shines in Scott Satterfield's debut despite loss to Notre Dame," 3 Sep. 2019 The awards would be given based on financial need, the likelihood of success and the use of sustainable best practices. — Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, "Proposals designed to help struggling Wisconsin farmers," 3 Sep. 2019 The film and book series received phenomenal global success, and have also sparked international debates over the past two decades. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "Nashville school bans "Harry Potter" series, citing risk of "conjuring evil spirits"," 2 Sep. 2019 On one side were all the personal and collective successes that made 2018 so special. — Rich Campbell, chicagotribune.com, "Matt Nagy’s balancing act: How the Coach of the Year blended success, failure and an epic offseason itinerary into his message to the 2019 Bears," 2 Sep. 2019 Each team will have its share of talented runners looking to achieve team and individual success. — La Cañada Valley Sun, "Cross-Country Season Preview: La Cañada aims to challenge top spot in league," 2 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'success.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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