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
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.
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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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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 result was a global powerhouse that bridged Hollywood studio relationships with a scalable production platform.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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With its unbeatable selection and authentic vibe, DBS is a cultural powerhouse in the Dirty South.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-ahead. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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