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
  • Neither side has played to the best of their abilities thus far, but both powerhouses have been smart and savvy enough to get the job done.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The matchup for the FIFA World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium is set, with powerhouses France and Spain playing for a chance to advance to the final.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 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
  • 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, 12 June 2026
  • If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.
    — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of doers
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