achiever
noun
achiev·er
ə-ˈchē-vər 
plural achievers
: someone who achieves success especially through effort : a successful person
Donovan's the best of the lot; typical first child, steady, responsible, the big achiever in the bunch.—
Sue Grafton
Sue Graftona high achiever [=a hard-working, successful person]
a low achiever [=a person who does not work hard and is not successful]
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Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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
The authors were diligent students, high achievers.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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
The authors were diligent students, high achievers.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achiever. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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