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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Recent Examples of go-getter
Ariel Calhoun, 18, shot and killed in 2023 Ariel Calhoun: Woman, 18, was ambitious go-getter.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Zed, Zombies Everything from Zed's leadership skills to his slightly impulsive nature reflects Aries' dynamic, go-getter energy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 June 2025
Sour Diesel is an energizing sativa that helps boost creativity, motivation, and focus—perfect for the go-getter Aries who thrives on action.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
The anti-hero of his book is Sammy Glick, a venal go-getter who leapfrogs from copy boy to agent to producer by stealing credit and backstabbing friends.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
The first major blow to Zuckerberg's reputation as a scrappy go-getter who merely had a great idea for a harmless social media site came in 2015, with the first reporting on the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
If your love life could use some sprucing up, the ball is officially in your court starting April 18, as that’s when go-getter Mars zooms into your relationship zone.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Zed, Zombies Everything from Zed's leadership skills to his slightly impulsive nature reflects Aries' dynamic, go-getter energy.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 June 2025
Sour Diesel is an energizing sativa that helps boost creativity, motivation, and focus—perfect for the go-getter Aries who thrives on action.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
The anti-hero of his book is Sammy Glick, a venal go-getter who leapfrogs from copy boy to agent to producer by stealing credit and backstabbing friends.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
The first major blow to Zuckerberg's reputation as a scrappy go-getter who merely had a great idea for a harmless social media site came in 2015, with the first reporting on the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
If your love life could use some sprucing up, the ball is officially in your court starting April 18, as that’s when go-getter Mars zooms into your relationship zone.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getter
powerhouse
Noun
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This best-selling Korean formula is made with skin-soothing powerhouses shea butter and murumuru seed butter.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The Old Dominion is still a business powerhouse, tops for Education, and second best for Infrastructure.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Go-getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getter. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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