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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
For the third year running, the Bundesliga powerhouse partnered with Street Soccer USA to host the Times Square Cup.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The properties include the former powerhouse and storehouse of the hospital campus and the home of the IMPD Mounted Patrol, which will be vacated soon, DMD officials said in the request.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
Twenty-two of the state’s 25 phosphate waste piles, several owned by industry powerhouse Mosaic (MOS), were in Milton’s path.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
But these nutritional powerhouses—and their yolks in particular—have been demonized for their cholesterol content in the past.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The properties include the former powerhouse and storehouse of the hospital campus and the home of the IMPD Mounted Patrol, which will be vacated soon, DMD officials said in the request.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Oct. 2024
Twenty-two of the state’s 25 phosphate waste piles, several owned by industry powerhouse Mosaic (MOS), were in Milton’s path.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
But these nutritional powerhouses—and their yolks in particular—have been demonized for their cholesterol content in the past.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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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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