overachiever

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Recent Examples of overachiever This might be the conflicting mindset of an overachiever whose hard work didn’t prevent them from collecting tons of debt and having to rebuild their life. Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025 An intellectual overachiever who more often chooses to detach from the drama completely, Alex resembles an Aquarius with her quirks and silent rebellion. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 An intellectual overachiever who more often chooses to detach from the drama completely, Alex resembles an Aquarius with her quirks and silent rebellion. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Gaga is a textbook Manhattan overachiever, beholden to conflicting but deeply held passions. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overachiever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachiever
Noun
  • That’s helped the oil and gas powerhouse become the country’s biggest producer of wind and solar energy.
    Tony Schick, ProPublica, 12 May 2025
  • Elsewhere, the New York Yankees looked impressive after taking two of three from the San Diego Padres, while an AL powerhouse from a year ago is surging right back into contention.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The Trap of the Certainty Mindset Many high achievers climb the ladder by being right—often faster, louder, and more confidently than everyone else.
    John Rex, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • This mindset is what separates high achievers from those who remain stuck.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lack Of Initiative Startups need self-starters who can tackle challenges without excessive hand-holding.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Showcase results and achievements Remote roles demand self-starters who can deliver results with minimal oversight.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The difference between dreamers and doers is taking action.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The key is to position yourself as a strategic partner, not just a doer.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.
    Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The anti-hero of his book is Sammy Glick, a venal go-getter who leapfrogs from copy boy to agent to producer by stealing credit and backstabbing friends.
    Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Here’s hoping the two actors can help Russell recapture his touch with this story of a pool hustler and his prodigy.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
  • But no expansion teams are coming to take their place, no matter what the hustlers tell you.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachiever. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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