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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Miller for prospects a matter of risk While Miller, whose 15 saves lead the National League so far this season, has undoubtedly been a success story for San Diego, the Padres had to give up one of the top prospects in all of baseball as well as a lot of their farm depth to obtain him.
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
In the film, Soliño, who has directed documentaries about Cuban and exile legends like Willy Chirino and Paquito D’Rivera, captures the story of an artist who is not the classic success story — but in his imperfections lies the charm.
—Sarah Moreno
may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Since 2020, Reich has helped turn Dropout into an online-comedy success story.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Florida’s economic success story is undeniable.
—Brandon Tucker, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
In the film, Soliño, who has directed documentaries about Cuban and exile legends like Willy Chirino and Paquito D’Rivera, captures the story of an artist who is not the classic success story — but in his imperfections lies the charm.
—Sarah Moreno
may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Since 2020, Reich has helped turn Dropout into an online-comedy success story.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Florida’s economic success story is undeniable.
—Brandon Tucker, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
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“Success story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success%20story. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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