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

Last season, Fannin was a massive success story with an ADP of TE30 and finish of TE6, and Gadsden rose from TE52 to the top 15. — John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026

The birds, while considered endangered, are considered a success story after nearly being wiped out in the mid-20th century. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

In some ways, Hanania is a quintessential populist success story. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Every recommendation, review, demonstration, referral, community interaction and customer success story becomes part of a larger trust network that compounds over time. — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for success story

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