OVERACHIEVERS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

overachievers

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plural of overachiever

as in achievers

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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

Definition of achievers

Noun

Neither side has played to the best of their abilities thus far, but both powerhouses have been smart and savvy enough to get the job done.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The matchup for the FIFA World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium is set, with powerhouses France and Spain playing for a chance to advance to the final.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of powerhouses

Noun

The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Ankrum studies financial arcana such as the Journal of Portfolio Management and seeks out stocks — not sexy highfliers — that are bound to increase in value over the longer haul.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of highfliers

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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.

— Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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

Definition of doers

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Its three young cofounders, Anirudh Sharma, Rahul Rawat and Tanveer Ahmed, are all alums of the 30 Under 30 Asia list (class of 2025), which highlights young go-getters.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

Definition of go-getters

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