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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India’s ministry of ports, shipping and waterways, the hosts of the weeklong event, has laid out both a medium- and long-term roadmap to propel the South Asian nation into a maritime powerhouse.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The Taiwan–Korea Entertainment and Cultural Content Fund is spearheaded by CJ ENM — Korea’s powerhouse entertainment conglomerate spanning TV, talent management, film and drama production, cinemas and concerts — in partnership with Taiwan’s Far EasTone Telecom and TVBS Group.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The Zags' non-conference schedule is brutal, featuring powerhouse opponents like the Kentucky Wildcats, the UCLA Bruins, and the Alabama Crimson Tide, setting the stage for a true test early on.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The series focuses on the Kishan family, a powerhouse British South Asian law firm whose success, secrets and loyalties are about to be tested.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The Taiwan–Korea Entertainment and Cultural Content Fund is spearheaded by CJ ENM — Korea’s powerhouse entertainment conglomerate spanning TV, talent management, film and drama production, cinemas and concerts — in partnership with Taiwan’s Far EasTone Telecom and TVBS Group.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The Zags' non-conference schedule is brutal, featuring powerhouse opponents like the Kentucky Wildcats, the UCLA Bruins, and the Alabama Crimson Tide, setting the stage for a true test early on.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The series focuses on the Kishan family, a powerhouse British South Asian law firm whose success, secrets and loyalties are about to be tested.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 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 5 Nov. 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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