as in powerhouses
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-getters
Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getters
powerhouses
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His many credits include performances with the New York Philharmonic, pioneering minimalist composer Philip Glass, genre-blurring singer Cecile McLorin Salvant and such past and present jazz powerhouses as Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath and Wynton and Branford Marsalis.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Home of powerhouses like Prada, Bottega Veneta, and Marni (just to name a few), the city has long set the tone for a distinctly Italian brand of glamour–sensual, sophisticated, and just a touch of daring.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Go-getters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getters. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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