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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 achievers
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
But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Extremely high performers, such as the late actor Carrie Fisher and the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, are two such examples of people with a mental illness who were top achievers in their field.
—Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Pinnick fits right in with that group of achievers.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
These professionals are shaping a more balanced vision of success, guiding CEOs, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers to reach their potential.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
That’s why so many soldiers, CEOs, and high achievers eventually burn out or break down.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 28 Oct. 2025
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
But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Extremely high performers, such as the late actor Carrie Fisher and the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, are two such examples of people with a mental illness who were top achievers in their field.
—Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Pinnick fits right in with that group of achievers.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
These professionals are shaping a more balanced vision of success, guiding CEOs, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers to reach their potential.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
That’s why so many soldiers, CEOs, and high achievers eventually burn out or break down.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievers
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Wallace's Indianapolis show will honor powerhouses Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Red Cross partnership, Peanuts Worldwide this year has rolled out collaborations with all kinds of retailers, from luxury brands like Coach and Kith to mass-market powerhouses like Krispy Kreme and Starbucks.—
Malia Mendez,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Energy, Robbins proffered, was a — perhaps the — essential trait of all the world’s doers, some of whom would take the same stage that very day or the next.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Major biotech companies that churn out made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be evil-doers.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Achievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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