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Recent Examples of overachiever
Here, Evans plays Skylar, an ambitious overachiever with valedictorian dreams and a soft spot for Jackie and Nathan.
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EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gilbert, who had the same likelihood of inheriting the disease but did not, said losing them turned her into an overachiever who always wanted to fight for the underdog.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Cynthia Moreno, 39 Press Secretary for California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
Background: Moreno has always been an overachiever.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Giants this weekend, then the Padres from July 28-30 — kept afloat by its steely overachievers on the mound.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gilbert, who had the same likelihood of inheriting the disease but did not, said losing them turned her into an overachiever who always wanted to fight for the underdog.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Cynthia Moreno, 39 Press Secretary for California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
Background: Moreno has always been an overachiever.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Giants this weekend, then the Padres from July 28-30 — kept afloat by its steely overachievers on the mound.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachiever
Noun
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The powerhouse pairing of Sciton’s MOXI, a non-ablative laser with BBL Hero, a broadband light device (from $1,500).—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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That is a contender-worthy big four, one that (combined with the team’s depth) easily positions the Capitals as an Eastern Conference powerhouse.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Statues were presented last night for high achievers in dance, film, comedy, theatre, and literature.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 Sep. 2025
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But beyond pay, high achievers at the top are confronting the trade-offs of breaking the glass ceiling.—
Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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These self-starters are American citizens, immigrants living in the country legally and illegally, and are part of a $504-million industry in L.A., according to estimates from the Economic Roundtable, a nonprofit public policy research organization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Some are doers and more pragmatic.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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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,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement This go-getter attitude and ability to think on the fly was key to launching Tinder as a popular dating tool on campuses.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From doing in-store meet-and-greets to literally kissing babies in Dyckman, her hustler’s spirit is what helped her sprint to a hefty 200k debut.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hanson garnered a reputation as a great team player, an all-around hustler, and someone with valuable connections to illicit drugs that would help players through pain.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachiever. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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