as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
a born go-ahead, he was determined to be the first in his family to graduate from college
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Recent Examples of go-ahead
But safety Jay Green had a crucial pass break-up at the Stanford 27 with five seconds left to prevent a potential go-ahead field goal attempt for the Spartans (1-3).
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Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The Moon is flying into your 5th House of Fun, giving you the astrological go-ahead to abandon any less important duties and make your hours as enjoyable as possible.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
Although Kershaw wanted to play in the event, and had gotten a go-ahead from Dodgers brass to do so, his insurance problem proved unresolvable.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
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Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The Moon is flying into your 5th House of Fun, giving you the astrological go-ahead to abandon any less important duties and make your hours as enjoyable as possible.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
Although Kershaw wanted to play in the event, and had gotten a go-ahead from Dodgers brass to do so, his insurance problem proved unresolvable.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-ahead
powerhouse
Noun
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The project examines how Elizabeth Taylor transformed from a child actress into a powerhouse performer, global businesswoman, and humanitarian whose influence on celebrity culture echoes today.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift is an enormous commercial powerhouse.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-ahead. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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