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Recent Examples of overachiever
That has been the formula for rookie manager Stephen Vogt and his band of overachievers, for whom the fun is just starting.
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Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
All told, Gadd was the 2024 Emmys overachiever, picking up three statuettes in a single evening.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Phoebe Gates Reinventing fashion tech Being an overachiever is a birthright for Microsoft scion and recent Stanford grad Phoebe Gates (she/her), who finished her bachelor of science a year early.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Every profession has its share of hard chargers and overachievers.
—Chris Woolston, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for overachiever 
Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
All told, Gadd was the 2024 Emmys overachiever, picking up three statuettes in a single evening.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Phoebe Gates Reinventing fashion tech Being an overachiever is a birthright for Microsoft scion and recent Stanford grad Phoebe Gates (she/her), who finished her bachelor of science a year early.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Every profession has its share of hard chargers and overachievers.
—Chris Woolston, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for overachiever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overachiever
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Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio is an absolute powerhouse of a studio, capable of pumping out high-quality games at a yearly pace with very few gaps or breaks.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Murphy is a powerhouse in Small Things Like These, and while the actor’s talent is unquestionable, his subtle, heartbreaking and yet restrained performance is brought even more to life when his character has to face Sister Mary, played by an impressively terrifying Emily Watson.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the pandemic fundamentally changed the way people think about their work life, and some high achievers are realizing that taking a sabbatical may actually be a good idea.Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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High achievers know that networking doesn’t just mean making small talk and handing out business cards at events.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit Freelancers have to be self-starters and adept at managing their time, clients and resources effectively.Heidi Davidson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Beyond skills, consider how to pinpoint self-starters who are hungry to learn and embrace a changing workplace and diverse workforce.Kathleen Duffy, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Access to honest feedback from the doers at lower levels makes a significant difference.Ruchir Nath, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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In turn, the soulful lights of the letters, led by the aleph, inspire the doer of the mitzvah to draw closer to God.Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
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In nature, most seed dispersal techniques are due to external factors – wind, animals, fire, gravity – but this remarkable little prickly go-getter native to the Mediterranean has found its own way of getting the job done.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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Offer appropriate praise directed at the child, without bringing up to their go-getter siblings or top-of-the-class cousins.Wayne Parker, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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For those artsy side hustlers who want to lean into their graphic design abilities, consider creating graphic templates for websites and social media and selling them on sites like Canva and Etsy.Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neil, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, responds to the abuse by becoming a promiscuous hustler.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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