noun as in strong fondness

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upstart, self-made man/woman, sociopath

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Example:The new CEO, an upstart in the industry, managed to transform the company's image in just a few years.

Definition:a person who has gained social status or wealth by ambitious and forceful means

From upstart

Example:By the age of 30, he had become a self-made man, owning several successful businesses.

Definition:a person who has achieved success through their own efforts, especially in a business context

From self-made man/woman

Example:Some sociopaths may exploit others for personal gain, showcasing a lack of regard for societal norms.

Definition:a person who lacks empathy, remorse, and other normal human emotional responses, and who often has an inflated sense of self-importance (note: this term is not exalting someone, but should be used cautiously and carefully)

From sociopath