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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as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
this job is a great opportunity for some go-getting young person
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
a determined newcomer who made a go-getting bid for the governorship
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as in ambition
eager desire for personal advancement
with all his go-getting, he should move quickly up the corporate ladder
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Recent Examples of go-getter
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
The whole first half of the month is ripe for taking initiative on work endeavors and personal plans alike, as that’s when go-getter planet Mars will be wrapping up its three-and-a-half month journey through your sign.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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
The whole first half of the month is ripe for taking initiative on work endeavors and personal plans alike, as that’s when go-getter planet Mars will be wrapping up its three-and-a-half month journey through your sign.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getter
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Oh Ae-sun (played by K-pop superstar IU, who also portrays Ae-sun’s daughter Geum-myeong) is a poor but ambitious girl who grows up on South Korea’s Jeju Island in the 1950s and 1960s.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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What’s more, Russia’s strategy in Ukraine has provided a possible playbook not only for China but also for North Korea for using the threat of a nuclear attack as a shield to enable increasingly ambitious regional aggression.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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But even in Alberta, a province that has favored development, the legacy policies are still likely not aggressive enough to meet the moment.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The aggressive approach to deportations is giving Democrats a unifying message in opposition to Trump.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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Back then, Stamets was a student and aspiring mycologist, and Chilton was a commercial mushroom grower.—
Mattha Busby,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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For all the California-bashing, the state remains one of the world’s largest economies, still the place where aspiring actors and filmmakers go to pursue their dreams, whose rich agricultural fields are crucial to feeding America.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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But in case an adventurous dish doesn’t sit well with you, Fischer suggests keeping Pepto Bismol or another stomach aid at the ready to provide some relief.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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These two siblings have adventurous hearts, enjoy school and share one wish — to live together in a supportive home where the entire family spends time together.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
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While some enterprising users are already 3D printing solutions to this problem, Nintendo or some smart accessory maker should make a more official mouse holster to support this unique control scheme.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Their hope is pinned on the idea that an enterprising AI developer will miraculously see beyond the bounds of existing AI and derive a groundbreaking new approach that no one has yet even imagined.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The Supreme Court cases that set off the fiercest conflicts among the justices aren’t always the hot-button ones.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
25 June 2025
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The land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Iraq: Iran, which shares a nearly 1,000-mile border with Iraq, has ties to Iraqi militant groups including Kataib Hezbollah, the Badr Organization, and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Bondi also shared that over 1,000 Iranian nationals have entered the country illegally in recent years and said law enforcement agencies are actively investigating them for possible ties to foreign militant groups.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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“Go-getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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