as in enterprisers
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
Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
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Ariel Kalil,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
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Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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.
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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
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.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
Ariel Kalil,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Those teams comprising the list aren’t just over-achievers making a magical run.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievers
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All things considered, expect a blockbuster clash between these two European powerhouses.
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One of Asia’s long-standing soccer powerhouses, Iran, faced a difficult tournament from the outset, ultimately drawing all three of its games and similarly failing to progress beyond the group stage.
Noun
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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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If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.
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