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
With go-getter Mars moving through your sixth house of routines and due diligence, your schedule, health or work environment requires serious attention.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Michael Musto, a former Village Voice writer, described Donald as a slick go-getter who once worked at a Chelsea gay bar called Splash.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Jeri Robinson, the current president of Boston Public Schools' School Committee, said Milwaukee is getting a go-getter and someone who will work hard for children and families.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Ariel Calhoun, 18, shot and killed in 2023 Ariel Calhoun: Woman, 18, was ambitious go-getter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Michael Musto, a former Village Voice writer, described Donald as a slick go-getter who once worked at a Chelsea gay bar called Splash.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Jeri Robinson, the current president of Boston Public Schools' School Committee, said Milwaukee is getting a go-getter and someone who will work hard for children and families.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Ariel Calhoun, 18, shot and killed in 2023 Ariel Calhoun: Woman, 18, was ambitious go-getter.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getter
powerhouse
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These tiny powerhouses can boost your nutrition while lending a unique texture to your recipes.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rashada out of Contra Costa County was a 4-star prep quarterback who started three games for Arizona State as a freshman in 2023 but did not play at Georgia after his transfer to that FBS powerhouse program last season.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Go-getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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