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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State officials point to Lucas Oil as a great success story, since the state has never had to pay for the original $666 million debt.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Don’t undermine the fact that the community can be part of your success story.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
But the model of Dubai is really to get private-sector investment to come and be part of the success story.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
McAvoy has enjoyed the Aspirot success story as much as anyone.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Don’t undermine the fact that the community can be part of your success story.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
But the model of Dubai is really to get private-sector investment to come and be part of the success story.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
McAvoy has enjoyed the Aspirot success story as much as anyone.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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