success story

noun

: a story of a person who rises to fortune, acclaim, or brilliant achievement

In the world of finance, his is a great success story.

: someone or something that has achieved a goal

I am one of the diet clinic's success stories.

: 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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Created by Jack Rooke and based on his personal experiences, Big Boys has been a Channel 4 success story both critically and ratings-wise. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024 But the move plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and key U.S. military ally into its greatest political crisis in decades, threatening to shatter South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story. —

Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 His comments come as emerging markets that produce semiconductors enjoy an economic boom, with Taiwan — which makes most of the advanced chips in circulation — a particular success story. —

Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024 In truth, the England international is the academy’s last success story. —

Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for success story

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