OVERACHIEVER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

overachiever

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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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But the antitrust curveball leveled two weeks ago by a dozen state AGs—repping the world’s fourth-largest economic powerhouse, California’s Rob Bonta is leading the charge—would appear to have put any near-term talks between the NFL and CBS on hold.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
Element Pictures, the powerhouse Irish film and TV production company and awards season regular, has appointed its first in-house head of communications and marketing.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of powerhouse

Noun

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

Noun

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
However, the cover of the first issue of Forbes magazine did include the words devoted to doers and doings.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026

Definition of doer

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Zay’s fourth album in as many years marries the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
This is a terrific role for Woodall, with shades of his party-boy hustler in season two of The White Lotus, Sal’s loose-cannon volatility balanced by surprising loyalty to Tony.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

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