Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachievers
Noun
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Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity.—
Terri Huggins Hart,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2026 -
In 2017, Garavani was also inducted into the American Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame, becoming the first European fashion designer to receive the honor, which recognizes visionaries and achievers across various fields.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Wallace's Indianapolis show will honor powerhouses Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Red Cross partnership, Peanuts Worldwide this year has rolled out collaborations with all kinds of retailers, from luxury brands like Coach and Kith to mass-market powerhouses like Krispy Kreme and Starbucks.—
Malia Mendez,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the market swoon eliminated scores of internet highflyers, Cisco survived the upheaval.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 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,
23 Jan. 2026
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People in these roles, including project coordinators and many middle managers above the direct supervisory layer, transmit information from the deciders to the doers or among the deciders.—
Shubham Singhal,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 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
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“Overachievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachievers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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