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

With Aledo’s move to Class 6A, the two area powerhouses could meet in the Class 6A Division II playoffs.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Adams got a lot of buy-in from players in Arizona, and the Cardinals had the NFL’s fifth-highest rushing success rate in 2024, ahead of rushing powerhouses like the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of powerhouses

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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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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
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, 3 June 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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