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as in upstart
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as in achiever
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Recent Examples of comer
Monday's menu was the same for all comers — ham, stuffing with gravy, baked beans, mashed potatoes, and a fruit cup.
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Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
But this ceremony also recognizes true up and comers, in categories such as the John Cassavetes Award (for the creative team behind films made for less than $1 million) and First Screenplay.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers.
—Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
But this ceremony also recognizes true up and comers, in categories such as the John Cassavetes Award (for the creative team behind films made for less than $1 million) and First Screenplay.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers.
—Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comer
Noun
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There’s also a possibility that Orton could face an upstart from NXT.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For Mike Cavanaugh, UConn hockey, the moment has arrived In this in-state rivalry, UConn has long been the underdog, the upstart.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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This mindset is what separates high achievers from those who remain stuck.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 1952, backed by little more than his reputation as a war hero and a fortune staked by his parvenu father, 35-year-old John F. Kennedy swiped a Senate seat from Republican Henry Cabot Lodge, himself a wealthy combat veteran.—
Kevin Mahnken,
The New Republic,
1 Sep. 2020
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Raveendran, at least on paper, assumes his place among those parvenus thanks to his effort in internet education.—
Saritha Rai,
Fortune,
29 July 2019
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The difference between dreamers and doers is taking action.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The key is to position yourself as a strategic partner, not just a doer.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Where’s our charming arriviste?—
Jason Gay,
WSJ,
21 Dec. 2020
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Compared with some of her peers, she was initially seen as an arriviste.—
Caitlin Moscatello,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2023
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Norway once rated behind Denmark and Sweden as a high-quality TV powerhouse.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rosé and Mars Still Own the All-Time Record Gaga and Mars still trail behind another global powerhouse.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comer. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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