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 green owl mascot had gone viral multiple times and was well known to younger users—a success story other marketers envied. Reece Rogers, Wired News, 28 June 2025 Consider Concentrix, often cited as a BPO transformation success story. Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025 So ended one success story made possible by the first Minnesota moose season since 1922. Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2025 In reality, behind every success story is a long trial of sleepless nights, uncertain pivots, and relentless hustle. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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