as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
a go-getter with his sights set on the presidency
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as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
this job is a great opportunity for some go-getting young person
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
a determined newcomer who made a go-getting bid for the governorship
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as in ambition
eager desire for personal advancement
with all his go-getting, he should move quickly up the corporate ladder
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Recent Examples of go-getter
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
His enthusiasm, his energeticness, his go-getter mentality.
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Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Six years later, the go-getter is still addressing the community’s needs and is helping to reshape societal perceptions of menstruation.
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Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
14 May 2026
The go-getter approach of then-Mayor Francis Suarez also helped.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Your co-ruler, go-getter Mars, enters the same sector on March 2, which throws more fuel behind any endeavor tied to expressing yourself or being more spontaneous and lighthearted with your nearest and dearest.
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Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Brooks also gives Ella a dead mother (Rebecca Hall) and a troubled brother (Spike Fearn), rendering the character a perfect storm of familial trauma, which makes her go-getter attitude all the more impressive.
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Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
Musical theater loves a go-getter, and halfhearted irony just can’t stand up to this much zazz.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
His enthusiasm, his energeticness, his go-getter mentality.
—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Six years later, the go-getter is still addressing the community’s needs and is helping to reshape societal perceptions of menstruation.
—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
14 May 2026
The go-getter approach of then-Mayor Francis Suarez also helped.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Your co-ruler, go-getter Mars, enters the same sector on March 2, which throws more fuel behind any endeavor tied to expressing yourself or being more spontaneous and lighthearted with your nearest and dearest.
—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Brooks also gives Ella a dead mother (Rebecca Hall) and a troubled brother (Spike Fearn), rendering the character a perfect storm of familial trauma, which makes her go-getter attitude all the more impressive.
—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
Musical theater loves a go-getter, and halfhearted irony just can’t stand up to this much zazz.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
The future of much of African filmmaking will depend on the success of such go-getting figures.
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Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getter
powerhouse
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Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.
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Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.
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“Go-getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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