as in enterpriser
a person who achieves success; a successful person
Both of his brothers are achievers who have worked for everything they have received in life.
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Recent Examples of achiever
This illusion often manifests in various ways, from networking with high achievers to working at prestigious companies, attending elite schools or being in the same social circles as influential individuals.
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Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Lack Of Recovery Time: When high achievers don’t pause to recharge, their ability to handle challenges can erode.
—Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Yet, many professionals—particularly high achievers—struggle to articulate their transferable skills in a way that feels compelling, relevant, and persuasive.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce
However, this is not to say American students are always high achievers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for achiever
Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Lack Of Recovery Time: When high achievers don’t pause to recharge, their ability to handle challenges can erode.
—Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Yet, many professionals—particularly high achievers—struggle to articulate their transferable skills in a way that feels compelling, relevant, and persuasive.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce
However, this is not to say American students are always high achievers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for achiever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achiever
Noun
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To fulfill President Donald Trump's plan to build America into a manufacturing powerhouse, permitting reform needs to go hand-in-hand with the administration's industrial strategy, which also includes tariffs on steel, tax cuts, and deregulation.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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With $470 million in global retail sales in 2024 and over $10 billion in lifetime retail, the Care Bears franchise remains a global commercial powerhouse.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Noun
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That positions you as a thinker, potentially even a thought leader, and not just a doer.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Their roles will transform from doers to directors, auditors and advisors.—
Sanjay Gidwani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achiever. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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