achiever

noun

Definition of achievernext
as in enterpriser
a person who achieves success; a successful person Both of his brothers are achievers who have worked for everything they have received in life.

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Recent Examples of achiever An early achiever academically, Noor finished high school at 16. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity. — Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026 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, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for achiever
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  1. enterpriser
  2. powerhouse
  3. doer
Noun
  • Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.
    — Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018
Definition of enterpriser
Noun
  • Hauser is a powerhouse of the European tech scene and uniquely placed to comment on the continent’s position in the AI revolution.
    — Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Butler had been instrumental in building AAU volleyball into a powerhouse.
    — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerhouse
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  • Brainstorm Tech International will convene CEOs and founders, technologists and investors, thinkers and doers to tackle the challenge of turning technological promise into lasting business and societal value.
    — Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Are you known as a doer—who answers questions, fixes problems and follows instructions—or a strategic thinker who goes a step beyond the immediate issue?
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of doer

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