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achiever

[uh-cheev-er] / əˈtʃiv ər /






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On and off skis, Gu is a high achiever in every part of her world.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

By that measure, 59-year-old Rory Bremner is a high achiever.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 16, 2025

Growing up in Philadelphia, Sissoko was outspoken, a high achiever, captain of the high school debate team.

From New York Times May 28, 2024

Michael Jr. also spoke up for Coban during his sentencing hearing in a Denver court, describing him as a high achiever who deeply regretted his actions.

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2024

You’re a high achiever who fulfills my narcissistic need to outshine the other mothers on the block.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

Paresh was named Disruptor of the Year by a media group recognizing high achievers in real estate who are Black, Asian or ethnic minorities, in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

Even though impostor feelings are common among high achievers, many people keep them to themselves.

From Science Daily Jan. 5, 2026

The Global Talent visa, for high achievers in technology, arts and academia fields has also been expanded to include winners of more prestigious prizes.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

High-income students and high achievers are also skipping school.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2025

In 2011, I’d taken a group of thirty-seven girls from the school to visit the University of Oxford, bringing not the high achievers but students whose teachers thought they weren’t yet reaching their potential.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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