success story
noun
1
: a story of a person who rises to fortune, acclaim, or brilliant achievement
In the world of finance, his is a great success story.
2
: someone or something that has achieved a goal
I am one of the diet clinic's success stories.
3
: someone or something that has achieved wealth, respect, or fame
That company is one of this area's biggest success stories.
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History suggests the Houston Astros won’t be serious bidders but will settle for savoring the final season from a homegrown success story.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Even more notable was the string of copycat series Survivor sparked, which caused an utter explosion for the genre as other networks raced to find its very own success story.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 May 2025
Avalanche needs Ivan Ivan to be another development success story
Avalanche Journal: Is Brock Nelson the answer at 2C?
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
If so, send your success story to [email protected].
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Even more notable was the string of copycat series Survivor sparked, which caused an utter explosion for the genre as other networks raced to find its very own success story.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 May 2025
Avalanche needs Ivan Ivan to be another development success story
Avalanche Journal: Is Brock Nelson the answer at 2C?
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
If so, send your success story to [email protected].
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for success story
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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