as in achiever
a person who actively does things instead of just thinking or talking about them
I'm more of a thinker than a doer.
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Recent Examples of doer
Paul’s life as a doctor, academic, teacher, doer, and optimist created a demanding legacy.
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Chelsea Clinton,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
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Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Some are doers and more pragmatic.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Agents could replace many of these interpreter roles; the same is true for the doers.
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Shubham Singhal,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea Clinton,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
—
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Some are doers and more pragmatic.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Agents could replace many of these interpreter roles; the same is true for the doers.
—
Shubham Singhal,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for doer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doer
Noun
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Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
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Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
Noun
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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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“Doer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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