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

Flack considered herself an overachiever, a stubborn perfectionist and was given to self-reflection.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025

If you’re an overachiever who’s already listened to every single playlist?

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2023

I’m something of an overachiever in that class.

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