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go-getter

[goh-get-er, -get-] / ˈgoʊˈgɛt ər, -ˌgɛt- /
NOUN
eager beaver
Synonyms
STRONG
beaver doer dynamo fireball hustler pistol self-starter sharpy workhorse
WEAK
active person ambitious person ball of fire busy bee busy person hot shot live wire no slouch spark plug

Example Sentences

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Petar: One of my favorite things about him is that he’s very confident, he’s a go-getter.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Which young go-getter is going to take command?

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2025

They suggested that the country’s legendary work ethic and go-getter spirit might be a form of mental illness that they called “Americanitis.”

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Then you must be generous, competent, and a go-getter!

From DOGO News • Jun. 30, 2023

“That young go-getter Eugene Hammond is behind this story,” he said.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck