overachiever

Example Sentences

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A team of overachievers filled with a roster of best friends combined chemistry, determination and toughness to overcome all odds.

From Los Angeles Times

“I personally find, same with Blake Bolden, that these girls are overachievers. They work really hard, and when you get them in your organization, they bring that attitude,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Sonny fears that he doesn’t measure up to his accomplished spouse, and so he brings an overachiever’s anxiety to parenting.

From New York Times

I was an overachiever in high school: student council president; tennis team captain; Guam’s All-Island Tennis women’s champion.

From Seattle Times

The Razorbacks were overachievers last year, but things can flip fast.

From Seattle Times