modest success
Frequency: 6.45.8 per million words
successful but not in a very big way
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Examples (10)
- The artist achieved only modest success during his lifetime.
- Despite initial setbacks, the project eventually found modest success.
- Her first book was a modest success, leading to a modest increase in her reputation.
- The small business experienced modest success in its first year of operation.
- While not a blockbuster, the film was a modest success at the box office.
- He was content with the modest success he had achieved in his career.
- The team celebrated their modest success with a small party.
- The new product line enjoyed modest success in a highly competitive market.
- After years of hard work, she finally saw modest success in her endeavors.
- The community garden project achieved modest success, providing fresh produce for many families.