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Recent Examples of overachiever
Not even an overachiever or three.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Jeff and Britta are joined by an overachiever (Alison Brie), a former high-school athlete (Donald Glover), a film fanatic (Danny Pudi), a Christian mom (Yvette Nicole Brown), and a millionaire boomer (Chevy Chase).
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Carolina looks like the fun little overachiever about to get schooled.
—Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
This neoprene toiletry bag is like the overachiever of travel cases — organized, cleverly designed and surprisingly spacious.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Jeff and Britta are joined by an overachiever (Alison Brie), a former high-school athlete (Donald Glover), a film fanatic (Danny Pudi), a Christian mom (Yvette Nicole Brown), and a millionaire boomer (Chevy Chase).
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Carolina looks like the fun little overachiever about to get schooled.
—Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
This neoprene toiletry bag is like the overachiever of travel cases — organized, cleverly designed and surprisingly spacious.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachiever
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Roman Catholic got revenge on Bishop McDevitt after last year's PIAA Class 5A title game, where the Cahillites lost to the Harrisburg powerhouse in overtime, 34-31.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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However, there is still a strong case for Pavia, who arguably means more to his team than Mendoza and has led a program that has long been struggling to become a budding playoff team and an SEC powerhouse this season.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The hard lesson that many high-achievers learn—often too late—is that knowing when to say no is just as important as knowing when to say yes.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The company introduced patent technologies, such as, the electric self-starter, mass production breakthroughs, and automatic transmissions – making modern transportation accessible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Are you known as a doer—who answers questions, fixes problems and follows instructions—or a strategic thinker who goes a step beyond the immediate issue?—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Paul’s life as a doctor, academic, teacher, doer, and optimist created a demanding legacy.—
Chelsea Clinton,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
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His enthusiasm, his energeticness, his go-getter mentality.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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The go-getters of the world should not be mandated to give up any wealth to the slackers waiting for the long arm of government to take care of them.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2026
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In many instances, the Port boss said, a hustler will gouge an unsuspecting tourist with exorbitant prices.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Not the Jack Kerouac title but a Spanish-language Mexican film about a hustler and a truck driver.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2026
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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachiever. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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