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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Its rocket business is a genuine success story, as is Starlink.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
After bouncing back from endangered status, bald eagles are widely considered to be a conservation success story.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Looking back at your own career, what is a specific success story or milestone that stands out to you?
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026
Introduced by Ford in 1957, it was supposed to become the company’s next great success story.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
After bouncing back from endangered status, bald eagles are widely considered to be a conservation success story.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Looking back at your own career, what is a specific success story or milestone that stands out to you?
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026
Introduced by Ford in 1957, it was supposed to become the company’s next great success story.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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