go-getter
noun
an enterprising, aggressive person.
go-getters
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pluralof go-getter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some go-getters get up even earlier than 5 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
They sound like so many of the tendencies that the internet is warning self-actualized go-getters against:
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2023
You might not ever want to be in the nerd posse or ride with the millionaire go-getters but knowing your mindset and tendencies will help you find your best path.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
In talking about Pete, do you think we underestimate the pressure that society puts on young men to be successful, to be the go-getters or to have a driving ambition?
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2020
It turns out that even two committed go-getters with a deep love and a robust work ethic can’t will themselves into being pregnant.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
