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

One of the key components in the Golden Tempo success story has been jockey Jose Ortiz. —Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

In some parts of the world, wildfires, or lack thereof, was an unmitigated success story. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026

As recently as five years ago, Spain was no one’s idea of an economic success story. —Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026

Ekitike has been the only real success story among last summer’s arrivals — top-scoring with 17 goals before his season was cruelly ended by a ruptured Achilles in mid-April. —James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Rhymes for success story

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