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Success and Failure - Successful People and Things

Here you will learn some English words related to successful people and things such as "achiever", "comer", and "hotshot".

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ace
ace
[noun]

an individual recognized for exceptional ability or performance in a particular field

Ex: The lawyer is an ace in corporate negotiations. 
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achiever
achiever
[noun]

someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation

Ex: As a dedicated achiever, she consistently sets and exceeds ambitious goals in her career. 
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advantaged
advantaged
[Adjective]

having more power or a better position due to a higher social or financial status

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a (tough|hard) act to follow

a person or thing that is so great at something that it is extremely challenging for the next person or thing to outdo them

Ex: It was not easy being the second President of the United States; George Washington was a hard act to follow 
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A-list
A-list
[Adjective]

describing the group of people who are characterized as the most famous, prominent, or successful in a society or business

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A-lister
A-lister
[noun]

a famous, prominent, or successful individual of all the most famous, prominent, or successful people in a society or business

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big league

a group that is highly successful or prominent in a specific career or activity

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big man on campus

a successful and popular male student at a school or college, usually someone who is athletic

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blockbuster

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

Ex: The new superhero movie became a blockbuster, earning over $1 billion at the box office. 
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B-list
B-list
[Adjective]

describing a group of people who are quite famous or successful in a society or business, but not as much as the A-list group

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bright young thing

an ambitious young person aiming for great success

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boom town
boom town
[noun]

a town that suddenly becomes prosperous as a result of its industrial developments

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buccaneer
buccaneer
[noun]

a successful person, usually in business, who may employ dishonest or immoral techniques in order to succeed

Ex: The tycoon was labeled a corporate buccaneer. 
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comer
comer
[noun]

someone or something that has a high chance of success

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demigod
demigod
[noun]

a person who is respected or admired like a god by other people

Ex: The rock star became a demigod to his fans. 
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distinguished
distinguished
[Adjective]

(of a person) very successful and respected

Ex: The distinguished scientist received the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research. 
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enfant terrible

a famous and young person who shocks people by their unusual or controversial behavior

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golden oldie

an old person who still achieves success in a specific field or career

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great
great
[noun]

a person who is very successful and famous

Ex: In the world of classical music, Beethoven is a great whose compositions are still celebrated today. 
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golden age

an idealized or imagined period of peace, prosperity, and happiness

Ex: The novel depicted a golden age of harmony in the kingdom. 
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grail
grail
[noun]

a very desired or sought-after goal that is almost impossible or very difficult to achieve

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heavy hitter

an individual or organization that is highly powerful, influential, or important

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heyday
heyday
[noun]

a period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength

Ex: The actress was beloved by millions during her heyday in the 1990s. 
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high-flyer

someone who is likely to succeed because of their ambitiousness or capabilities, particularly in their career or education

Ex: She’s a high-flyer in the finance industry. 
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hit
hit
[noun]

someone or something that is extremely popular

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hotshot
hotshot
[noun]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

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hotshot
hotshot
[Adjective]

exceptionally skillful and successful, especially at a sport or in a business

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ideal
ideal
[noun]

a perfect or most desirable goal, standard, or principle that people aim to achieve

Ex: Peace is the highest ideal for many nations. 
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illustrious
illustrious
[Adjective]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

Ex: The athlete's illustrious career was marked by numerous championships and records, making her a legend in her sport. 
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inspiration

a person, idea, or thing that motivates or influences someone positively

Ex: Her hard work was an inspiration to the whole team. 
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Indian summer

a late phase of success, happiness, or vitality, especially after a period of decline or inactivity

Ex: His final novel was an Indian summer of creativity. 
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