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
Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity.
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Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2017, Garavani was also inducted into the American Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame, becoming the first European fashion designer to receive the honor, which recognizes visionaries and achievers across various fields.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
The authors were diligent students, high achievers.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In fact, according to a new JPMorgan survey of more than 100 billionaires, reading ranks as the top habit that elite achievers have in common.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2017, Garavani was also inducted into the American Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame, becoming the first European fashion designer to receive the honor, which recognizes visionaries and achievers across various fields.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
The authors were diligent students, high achievers.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In fact, according to a new JPMorgan survey of more than 100 billionaires, reading ranks as the top habit that elite achievers have in common.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achiever
Noun
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Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.—
Wendy Pramik,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2018
Noun
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Nvidia’s rise from chipmaker to AI infrastructure powerhouse has transformed it into one of the world’s most valuable companies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Like East London, where a billion-pound investment has transformed the 2012 Olympic Park into a creative powerhouse.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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At the base, production-level work—the doer role—is being absorbed by AI at an accelerating rate.—
Abhishek Gandotra,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achiever. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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