Certain striver ... or something found four times in this puzzle? (6,7)

I believe the answer is:

social climber

(Other definitions for social climber that I've seen before include "One seeking higher status" , "One aiming for higher status" , "Someone wanting higher status" , "Upstart" , "Parvenu" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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