powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
Synonyms of powerhouse
Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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While the entire band was a powerhouse, as lead singer Malo brought not only strong, soulful vocals that could veer between a Roy Orbison-esque baritone croon and country twang, but a genial humor that often manifested itself during the group’s concerts.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
Created by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy), the Netflix Western stars powerhouse performers Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey as matriarchs on opposite ends of the class divide in 1850s Oregon.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Over the course of his tenure, China has become a telecommunications powerhouse.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Hercules and the Muses were all powerhouse vocalists, including Corey Bradford as the title character.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
Created by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy), the Netflix Western stars powerhouse performers Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey as matriarchs on opposite ends of the class divide in 1850s Oregon.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Over the course of his tenure, China has become a telecommunications powerhouse.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Hercules and the Muses were all powerhouse vocalists, including Corey Bradford as the title character.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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