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
The authors were diligent students, high achievers.
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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
Zeidler was a high achiever in school, resulting in her designation as a National Merit Scholar.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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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
Zeidler was a high achiever in school, resulting in her designation as a National Merit Scholar.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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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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And those figures are boosted by players who may not hail from power conferences but certainly played for college powerhouses.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Netflix‘s new comedy Big Mistakes, created by the powerhouse duo of Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, is surely a direct heir to Weeds and one that will probably at least interest viewers who watched Killing It and Deli Boys and Sunny Nights.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 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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Even the most avid cleaner and ardent chore doer may not think to wash the drapes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achiever. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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