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.
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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
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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
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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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