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.

Examples of success story in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What makes Martínez an even more charming and compelling artist is his success story from working as a street sweeper in Mexico to landing his first Latin Grammy nomination. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

The backstory Behind this boutique gem lies a quintessentially Kenyan success story. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Another House Democratic success story is Amy Trask in Gainesville. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

The race is a potential success story for Proposition 50, which redrew political jurisdictions such as the 3rd Congressional District in favor of left-leaning candidates. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for success story

• allegory
• amatory
• auditory
• category
• clerestory
• crematory
• desultory
• dilatory
• dormitory
• excretory
• feudatory
• gustatory