self-starter

Example Sentences

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She’s a natural, a self-starter, a quick learner, a hard bargainer, a mistress of disguise — really just putting on a wig, some good clothes and a posh British or American accent.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

That, coupled with her undimmed energy as a self-starter, resulted in the Benedetti Foundation, a music education project she started in 2019, which provides large-group opportunities for string players of all abilities.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

You have been improvising so much the last several years in your career; you have been a self-starter.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2020

The position exists at the intersection of the editorial, sales, and technology teams at Slate and presents a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker and self-starter to work collaboratively with individuals across the business.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2018

Their son was a self-starter, a little bit of a loner, and very self-sufficient.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston