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Recent Examples of comer
Onlookers said in a story published Sunday by the Orlando Sentinel that Amesty, a 30-year-old former Florida state representative, seemingly leveraged her status as a politically connected up-and-comer to help her game the justice system.
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Kim Ji-hoon is an up and comer.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Beating all comers in the streaming space was YouTube, with a 12.8% share of video.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The hotel chain is handing out its complimentary signature warm chocolate chip and walnut-laden cookies, as well as an allergy-friendly version, to all comers on August 4.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Kim Ji-hoon is an up and comer.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Beating all comers in the streaming space was YouTube, with a 12.8% share of video.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The hotel chain is handing out its complimentary signature warm chocolate chip and walnut-laden cookies, as well as an allergy-friendly version, to all comers on August 4.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comer
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How the state’s Democrats decide between Mills and a younger, potentially feistier upstart is likely to reverberate far beyond Maine’s borders.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Actually … For all the newfound parity, there’s a plausible scenario where the same three SEC teams that made last year’s CFP (Texas, Georgia and Tennessee) make it again, along with Alabama, which is not exactly an upstart.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
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High achievers often have a perfectionist part that pushes them to work harder to avoid failure or rejection.—
Jane Marie Chen,
Time,
10 Oct. 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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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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Here’s how workers can thrive in the AI era of work: Think like a manager The most profound change required by the agentic shift is the move from being a doer to being a conductor of others, including yourself.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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Her circle includes an aunt who is a champion wrestler, a resident Goth named Isabel and sultry Penny Century, an arriviste married to a wealthy magnate with horns on his head.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2023
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And unlike pricier Dyson or Shark models, this lightweight powerhouse covers all the same bases for $150—now 25% off ahead of Black Friday.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Not That Deep Tour — an electric, celebratory energy that weaves in her new dance-pop bangers with her enduring hits and signature powerhouse vocals, guaranteeing that everyone will be on their feet dancing the entire show.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comer. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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