as in enterprisers
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
Thinking about a never-ending task list can lead some high achievers to paralysis.
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Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By combining coaching, speaking, digital content, and podcast appearances, Crone resonates more deeply with high achievers seeking more than external rewards.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Bob and Mike could never have imagined that their careers would end up in the Tennis Hall of Fame, an elite club numbering less than 300 of the game’s highest achievers; Maria Sharapova joins them in the class of 2025.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
But there would have undoubtedly been fewer swell parties in gorgeous settings where high-quality liquor and high-quality conversation flowed and high achievers in the Black community congregated.
—Joanne Kaufman, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
This is not unusual among high achievers with a certain kind of personality.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
By combining coaching, speaking, digital content, and podcast appearances, Crone resonates more deeply with high achievers seeking more than external rewards.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Bob and Mike could never have imagined that their careers would end up in the Tennis Hall of Fame, an elite club numbering less than 300 of the game’s highest achievers; Maria Sharapova joins them in the class of 2025.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
But there would have undoubtedly been fewer swell parties in gorgeous settings where high-quality liquor and high-quality conversation flowed and high achievers in the Black community congregated.
—Joanne Kaufman, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
This is not unusual among high achievers with a certain kind of personality.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievers
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The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Michigan State University, the University of Nebraska, Northwestern University, Cornell University, the University of Southern California and Duke University are among other research powerhouses announcing major spending budget reductions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This update offers laundry-doers effective detergent cleaning power and fabric conditioning softness and scent at a more concentrated level per load, making every wash more environmentally conscious.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Without those habits, companies may inherit a generation of doers who can execute but hesitate to interpret.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Achievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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