Success & Achievement Vocabulary

a great victory or achievement

“The moon landing was a triumph of human ingenuity.”

a notable or successful stroke or move; a brilliant action

“Signing the star player was a major coup for the team.”

an achievement that requires great skill or strength

“Climbing Everest without oxygen is an incredible feat.”

the highest point reached; the peak

“She reached the zenith of her career at forty.”

the top or highest part of something

“He stood at the apex of the corporate hierarchy.”

the most successful point; the culmination

“Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of his achievements.”

the point at which something is at its best

“The company reached the acme of its influence in the 1990s.”

the highest point of development; a perfect example

“The symphony is the apotheosis of Romantic music.”

forming the climax of a series of achievements

“The discovery was her crowning achievement.”

to make complete or perfect

“The treaty consummated years of diplomatic effort.”

to prove more powerful; to triumph

“Justice will prevail in the end.”

to grow or develop in a healthy way

“The arts flourished during the Renaissance.”

to prosper; to grow vigorously

“Some businesses thrive in economic downturns.”

to succeed, especially financially

“The region prospered under the new policies.”

occupation of a position of dominant power

“The company's ascendancy in the market seemed unstoppable.”

the fact of surpassing all others; superiority

“The university's preeminence in research is recognized globally.”

the action of clearing someone of blame; proof of being right

“The verdict was a vindication of her integrity.”

an event marking a turning point

“The election proved to be a watershed moment in history.”

an important event or achievement

“The ruling was a landmark decision for civil rights.”

a significant stage or event in development

“Reaching one million users was a major milestone.”

the point at which a plan or project is realized

“Her dreams finally came to fruition.”

enthusiastic and public praise

“The novel received critical acclaim.”