eager beavers

noun

plural of eager beaver
as in powerhouses
informal a person who is very enthusiastic about doing something; a hardworking and eager person When she first started working she was a real eager beaver.

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  1. powerhouses
  2. achievers
  3. doers
Noun
  • It’s been two weeks since the start of the 2026–27 La Liga season, and we’ve already been treated to some dominant displays by Spain’s two powerhouses, Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Those who spent any of their past few evenings at The Battery enjoyed two of the National League’s powerhouses dueling.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerhouses
Noun
  • Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
    — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026
  • Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
    — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of achievers
Noun
  • Brainstorm Tech International will convene CEOs and founders, technologists and investors, thinkers and doers to tackle the challenge of turning technological promise into lasting business and societal value.
    — Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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, 3 June 2026
Definition of doers
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