achiever

noun

achiev·​er ə-ˈchē-vər How to pronounce achiever (audio)
plural achievers
: someone who achieves success especially through effort : a successful person
Donovan's the best of the lot; typical first child, steady, responsible, the big achiever in the bunch.Sue Grafton
a high achiever [=a hard-working, successful person]
a low achiever [=a person who does not work hard and is not successful]

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Unlock the secrets of networking like high achievers To network like a high achiever, shift your focus to building real, meaningful relationships. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 The world's top achievers all have a secret weapon: their personal success system. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Both are high achievers, perform in high-stakes situations in the public eye, and are extraordinarily—even unnervingly—competitive. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 High achievers put so much pressure on themselves and their teams that admitting mistakes can seem like a waking nightmare. Cicely Simpson, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for achiever 

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of achiever was in 1565

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“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achiever. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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