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
This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getters
powerhouses
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The festival's sponsors range from entertainment powerhouses to social media platforms and beverage brands.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Today, both the country’s new tech firms, like DeepSeek, and existing powerhouses, like Huawei, are increasingly keeping pace with their American counterparts.—
Michael C. Horowitz,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Go-getters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getters. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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