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Recent Examples of overachiever
Subscribe today The Nasdaq Composite was an overachiever last week.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Written by Kaitlin Reilly and Dorian Keyes, the film follows a rebellious bad boy and a type-A overachiever who join forces to win the student body presidency – and maybe each other’s hearts along the way.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Here, Evans plays Skylar, an ambitious overachiever with valedictorian dreams and a soft spot for Jackie and Nathan.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gilbert, who had the same likelihood of inheriting the disease but did not, said losing them turned her into an overachiever who always wanted to fight for the underdog.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Written by Kaitlin Reilly and Dorian Keyes, the film follows a rebellious bad boy and a type-A overachiever who join forces to win the student body presidency – and maybe each other’s hearts along the way.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Here, Evans plays Skylar, an ambitious overachiever with valedictorian dreams and a soft spot for Jackie and Nathan.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gilbert, who had the same likelihood of inheriting the disease but did not, said losing them turned her into an overachiever who always wanted to fight for the underdog.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overachiever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachiever
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And unlike pricier Dyson or Shark models, this lightweight powerhouse covers all the same bases for $150—now 25% off ahead of Black Friday.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Not That Deep Tour — an electric, celebratory energy that weaves in her new dance-pop bangers with her enduring hits and signature powerhouse vocals, guaranteeing that everyone will be on their feet dancing the entire show.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, Garavani was also inducted into the American Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame, becoming the first European fashion designer to receive the honor, which recognizes visionaries and achievers across various fields.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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High achievers often have a perfectionist part that pushes them to work harder to avoid failure or rejection.—
Jane Marie Chen,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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These self-starters are American citizens, immigrants living in the country legally and illegally, and are part of a $504-million industry in L.A., according to estimates from the Economic Roundtable, a nonprofit public policy research organization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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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.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how workers can thrive in the AI era of work: Think like a manager The most profound change required by the agentic shift is the move from being a doer to being a conductor of others, including yourself.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement This go-getter attitude and ability to think on the fly was key to launching Tinder as a popular dating tool on campuses.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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And next January, plus-sized racist BLM hustler Monica Cannon-Grant gets locked up for a good long stretch.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gus Van Sant’s landmark drama is chiefly remembered for River Phoenix’s nakedly anguished performance as Mike, a spiritually adrift gay hustler.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overachiever. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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