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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While the broadcasting details remain to be finalized, Apple’s confidence in F1’s commercial appeal was clearly bolstered by another recent success story. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Most importantly, attendees will hear a powerful success story from a Home Start client whose life has been transformed through the organization’s services. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 From the outside, my life looked like a success story. Jane Marie Chen, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the world rushes to celebrate the quick ascent — the exit, the viral clip, the headline success story. Big Think, 9 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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