OVERACHIEVER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

overachiever

noun

Definition of overachiever

as in powerhouse

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Recent Examples of overachiever Funnye, however, is an obvious overachiever. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026 These products have cemented their place in beauty history as disrupters and overachievers, so be prepared to see a lot of copycats. — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2026 Among Japan’s best skincare buys, this is a quiet overachiever. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 White, though, was an overachiever as a 33rd-round draft pick. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overachiever

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The studio’s journey from film production house to post-production powerhouse has been incremental but also deliberate.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The news comes as powerhouses like David Zwirner and Pace, alongside a cohort of small and midsize galleries, shutter locations and cut staff and artists to contend with a turbulent art market.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of powerhouse

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Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.

— Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026

Definition of achiever

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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
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

Definition of doer

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Then the next morning, the go-getter professional puts in a little more effort again—not because they were asked to, but because they were driven to know more.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Walker McKnight was a leader, entertainer and true go-getter.

— Candace McKnight, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

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