ACHIEVER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

achiever

noun

Definition of achiever

as in enterpriser

a person who achieves success; a successful person Both of his brothers are achievers who have worked for everything they have received in life.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of achiever An early achiever academically, Noor finished high school at 16. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity. — Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026 In 2017, Garavani was also inducted into the American Academy of Achievement Hall of Fame, becoming the first European fashion designer to receive the honor, which recognizes visionaries and achievers across various fields. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for achiever

Recent Examples of Synonyms for achiever

Noun

Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.

— Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018

Definition of enterpriser

Noun

Though SpaceX’s powerful Starship won’t be flying from Florida for some time, the company’s powerhouse Falcon Heavy is set for a rare launch early Sunday.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
These powerhouse Los Angeles institutions join a growing cohort of universities in California and nationwide responding quickly to a technology most undergraduates first encountered in chat bots or social media feeds in middle and high school.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of powerhouse

Noun

Brainstorm Tech International will convene CEOs and founders, technologists and investors, thinkers and doers to tackle the challenge of turning technological promise into lasting business and societal value.

— Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Are you known as a doer—who answers questions, fixes problems and follows instructions—or a strategic thinker who goes a step beyond the immediate issue?

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of doer

Browse Nearby Words

achievements

achiever

achievers

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Achiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achiever. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of achiever

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes