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

Battle of the Flags is now hoping to be its latest success story. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Howell is another success story from underrated recruit to potential NFL star. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

But while the former Dana Dam is a major environmental success story, there are many aging dams in the state that are posing similar ecological barriers. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

With three straight strong starts, trade deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta is starting to look like another success story for the Tampa Bay Rays. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for success story

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