as in enterpriser
a person who achieves success; a successful person
Both of his brothers are achievers who have worked for everything they have received in life.
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Recent Examples of achiever
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.
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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.
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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.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
The authors were diligent students, high achievers.
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Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for achiever
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achiever
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Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.
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Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.
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Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.
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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.
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However, the cover of the first issue of Forbes magazine did include the words devoted to doers and doings.
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“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achiever. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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