overachiever
noun
over·achiev·er
ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchē-vər 
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
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She is an overachiever who plans to attend a top college.
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Those overachievers often began in jobs that open a door to career paths and help workers acquire a mix of vocational expertise and communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, according to the report, which was published on Thursday.
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The Learning Network, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
An overachiever in her own right, Edward’s tutor’s wife (Sidse Babett Knudsen) is an archeologist concerned with a recent find in Baghdad.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Become an overachiever by buying the brand’s mini devices — also operating by virtue of wavelength emissions but meant to be used on a smaller section of your face.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Here’s a look at Chris’ biggest overachievers and underachievers.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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The Learning Network, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
An overachiever in her own right, Edward’s tutor’s wife (Sidse Babett Knudsen) is an archeologist concerned with a recent find in Baghdad.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Become an overachiever by buying the brand’s mini devices — also operating by virtue of wavelength emissions but meant to be used on a smaller section of your face.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Here’s a look at Chris’ biggest overachievers and underachievers.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overachiever
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overachiever
noun
over·achiev·er
ˌōvər-ə-ˈchē-vər
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
Medical Definition
overachiever
noun
over·achiev·er
ˌō-və-rə-ˈchē-vər
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
overachieve
intransitive verb
overachieved; overachieving
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