overachiever

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Recent Examples of overachiever Funnye, however, is an obvious overachiever. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026 These products have cemented their place in beauty history as disrupters and overachievers, so be prepared to see a lot of copycats. Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2026 Among Japan’s best skincare buys, this is a quiet overachiever. Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 White, though, was an overachiever as a 33rd-round draft pick. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overachiever
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Noun
  • 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.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
    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
Noun
  • The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.
    Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • However, the cover of the first issue of Forbes magazine did include the words devoted to doers and doings.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.
    Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • In 2025's Marty Supreme, the New York native took on the role of the charismatic hustler Marty Mauser.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • The supporting cast was a pleasant surprise, but it was filled mostly with low-usage hustlers.
    Jay King, New York Times, 1 June 2026

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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachiever. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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