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Recent Examples of overachiever
The Gophers are at least overachievers, and at best a first step in Johnson getting his program on track.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
Like Chef Point, Always Cooking is a stunning overachiever with a personable chef.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
The biggest overachievers were Arizona State, Indiana, Illinois and Navy.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The problem is that overachievers are rarely the ones who push back.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overachiever
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
Like Chef Point, Always Cooking is a stunning overachiever with a personable chef.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
The biggest overachievers were Arizona State, Indiana, Illinois and Navy.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The problem is that overachievers are rarely the ones who push back.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overachiever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachiever
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Lady Raiders basketball program—once a national powerhouse in the 1990s and aughts—has struggled to regain its former stature, missing 11 consecutive NCAA Tournaments.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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With $470 million in global retail sales in 2024 and over $10 billion in lifetime retail, the Care Bears franchise remains a global commercial powerhouse.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Because they’re seen as high achievers, former overachievers tend to suffer quietly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Trap of the Certainty Mindset Many high achievers climb the ladder by being right—often faster, louder, and more confidently than everyone else.—
John Rex,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Lack Of Initiative Startups need self-starters who can tackle challenges without excessive hand-holding.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Showcase results and achievements Remote roles demand self-starters who can deliver results with minimal oversight.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That positions you as a thinker, potentially even a thought leader, and not just a doer.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Their roles will transform from doers to directors, auditors and advisors.—
Sanjay Gidwani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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The anti-hero of his book is Sammy Glick, a venal go-getter who leapfrogs from copy boy to agent to producer by stealing credit and backstabbing friends.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bookkeeper side hustlers must have accounting knowledge to manage financial records usually for small businesses. 15.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Think of snark as a Better Business Bureau for the untamable world of influencing – a form of accountability that brings attention to the scammers and hustlers.—
Jess Rauchberg,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachiever. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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