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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
Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity.
—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
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
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievers
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While Chinese businesses have flexed their muscle as global manufacturing powerhouses, their ability to prop up the rest of the economy is in doubt.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both Ajax and Barcelona are also powerhouses in leagues with fewer title rivals.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some are doers and more pragmatic.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Achievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievers. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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