achiever

noun

Definition of achievernext
as in enterpriser
a person who achieves success; a successful person Both of his brothers are achievers who have worked for everything they have received in life.

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Recent Examples of achiever For high achievers working to build their personal brands, the drive to produce more content can often lead to burnout. — Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 High achievers don’t get burdened with life’s complications like everyone else. — Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 About 10% of the top academic achievers in the class of 2025 in Illinois receive the honor, based on a formula that includes ACT/SAT test scores, class rank or the unweighted GPA (depending on which the school does), and class size. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 In contrast, fewer than a quarter of students in the top 25 percent of achievers are economically disadvantaged. — Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for achiever

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