as in achiever
a person who actively does things instead of just thinking or talking about them
I'm more of a thinker than a doer.
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Recent Examples of doer
Indeed, many of these behaviors—practicing gratitude and being more sociable, for instance—have been well studied for years and found to be beneficial to the doer or giver.
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Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Seventh Ave is designed for the doers, the dreamers, the outsiders, and anyone who’s tired of empty fashion with no soul.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
These situations provide an ideal opportunity for evil doers to set up bogus charities to entrap unsuspecting people.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
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Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Seventh Ave is designed for the doers, the dreamers, the outsiders, and anyone who’s tired of empty fashion with no soul.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
These situations provide an ideal opportunity for evil doers to set up bogus charities to entrap unsuspecting people.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doer
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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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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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“Doer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doer. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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