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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As restaurants across Western North Carolina continue to face significant challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue has emerged as a rare success story in the region’s recovery.
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Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Phillips was the type of scrap-heap bullpen success story the Dodgers have excelled with.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump loves a good business success story, so this could be his angle.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
That lifelong passion has helped turn Berard into a developmental success story for the Rangers, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Phillips was the type of scrap-heap bullpen success story the Dodgers have excelled with.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump loves a good business success story, so this could be his angle.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
That lifelong passion has helped turn Berard into a developmental success story for the Rangers, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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