overachiever

Example Sentences

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If the bare minimum is enough for you to be seen and recognized for solid work, there might be no need to become an office overachiever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Gilbert, who had the same likelihood of inheriting the disease but did not, said losing them turned her into an overachiever who always wanted to fight for the underdog.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Mr. Cherry is best known for his role as the snarky overachiever Dylan in the dystopian Apple TV+ workplace thriller series “Severance.”

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2024

Meet Eric Eames, a high-elevation overachiever in the Northwest climbing community.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

I’m something of an overachiever in that class.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon