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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 achievers
Those teams comprising the list aren’t just over-achievers making a magical run.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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
In fact, according to a new JPMorgan survey of more than 100 billionaires, reading ranks as the top habit that elite achievers have in common.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Extremely high performers, such as the late actor Carrie Fisher and the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, are two such examples of people with a mental illness who were top achievers in their field.
—Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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
In fact, according to a new JPMorgan survey of more than 100 billionaires, reading ranks as the top habit that elite achievers have in common.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Extremely high performers, such as the late actor Carrie Fisher and the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, are two such examples of people with a mental illness who were top achievers in their field.
—Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievers
Noun
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As such, Novak name-checked a number of glam literary (and literary-adjacent) powerhouses in his opening speech.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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If the deal had gone through, two American whiskey powerhouses would have joined forces, potentially changing the national and global spirits landscape.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
Noun
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That kind of challenge attracts world-class thinkers and doers.—
Steve Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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