Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachievers
Noun
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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
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But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.—
Noun
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Wallace's Indianapolis show will honor powerhouses Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston.—
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In addition to the Red Cross partnership, Peanuts Worldwide this year has rolled out collaborations with all kinds of retailers, from luxury brands like Coach and Kith to mass-market powerhouses like Krispy Kreme and Starbucks.—
Noun
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Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.—
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Noun
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While the market swoon eliminated scores of internet highflyers, Cisco survived the upheaval.—
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Noun
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Energy, Robbins proffered, was a — perhaps the — essential trait of all the world’s doers, some of whom would take the same stage that very day or the next.—
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Major biotech companies that churn out made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be evil-doers.—
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Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.—
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This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).—
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“Overachievers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachievers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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