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as in achiever
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Recent Examples of comer
Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers.
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Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Otherwise, longtime residents will resent new comers, especially the inconsiderate ones.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
The game is also the #1 top seller on Steam right now, beating out all comers, which even includes earning more than the Steam deck itself and CS2 microtransactions.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Otherwise, longtime residents will resent new comers, especially the inconsiderate ones.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
The game is also the #1 top seller on Steam right now, beating out all comers, which even includes earning more than the Steam deck itself and CS2 microtransactions.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comer
Noun
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Dookie, which helped turn the pop-punk upstarts into global superstars decades ago, declines a pair of rungs, making a home at No. 28 this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Founded in 2018, the upstart sailing league involves 12 international teams racing on high-speed, 50-foot Catamarans, known as F50s.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lack Of Recovery Time: When high achievers don’t pause to recharge, their ability to handle challenges can erode.—
Erin Stafford,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Yet, many professionals—particularly high achievers—struggle to articulate their transferable skills in a way that feels compelling, relevant, and persuasive.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In 1952, backed by little more than his reputation as a war hero and a fortune staked by his parvenu father, 35-year-old John F. Kennedy swiped a Senate seat from Republican Henry Cabot Lodge, himself a wealthy combat veteran.—
Kevin Mahnken,
The New Republic,
1 Sep. 2020
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Raveendran, at least on paper, assumes his place among those parvenus thanks to his effort in internet education.—
Saritha Rai,
Fortune,
29 July 2019
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Our earth signs—Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn—are the doers, creators, and organizers of the zodiac.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The captains of industry, the doers extraordinaire, had made the tariff their baby, dictating its lines to Congress.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Where’s our charming arriviste?—
Jason Gay,
WSJ,
21 Dec. 2020
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Compared with some of her peers, she was initially seen as an arriviste.—
Caitlin Moscatello,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2023
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Its ability to harness social media and influencer marketing has given it a competitive edge, solidifying its place among shapewear powerhouses.—
WWD,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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States like Belgium, which holds the lion’s share of frozen Russian assets (some $193 billion, according to the Institute of Legislative Ideas, a Ukrainian think tank), remain dubious, and backing from economic powerhouses like Germany would be essential for broader European buy-in.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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