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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The big picture: Queen & Cotton is a quintessential small local business success story.
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Niseko is viewed as a success story for an industry dealing with decades-long decline from domestic skiers.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Puerto Rican label Rimas Entertainment is perhaps the biggest indie success story in Latin music; founded in 2014 by Noah Assad, it’s been the longtime home of Boricua superstar Bad Bunny, who has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success despite turning down multiple offers from major labels.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
But will that success story continue with Florida after the season ends?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Niseko is viewed as a success story for an industry dealing with decades-long decline from domestic skiers.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Puerto Rican label Rimas Entertainment is perhaps the biggest indie success story in Latin music; founded in 2014 by Noah Assad, it’s been the longtime home of Boricua superstar Bad Bunny, who has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success despite turning down multiple offers from major labels.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
But will that success story continue with Florida after the season ends?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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