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hummers

noun

plural of hummer
1
as in powerhouses
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency

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2
as in beauties
something very good of its kind this is the author's first mystery novel, and it's a hummer

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Recent Examples of hummers The nectar might contain some toxins, but the hummers and moths don’t drink enough to be harmed. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 My cardinal flowers and trumpet creepers are blooming right now, which the hummers and insects love. — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 That's a safer way to catch hummers' attention. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 Juegoal Window Hummingbird Feeder Window hummingbird feeders are an extra-fun way to watch the birds at home, attracting hummers for an up-close view. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 On chilly mornings, the hummers will flock to feeders at the first hint of daylight to drink the high-energy nectar. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hummers
  1. powerhouses
  2. beauties
  3. dreams
  4. wonders
  5. peaches
  6. daisies
Noun
  • The Spurs and Thunder are the obvious powerhouses in the Western Conference.
    — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Among Hollywood powerhouses, Disney has been busy looking for new ways to leverage its popular intellectual property and reach audiences with tactile and community-oriented experiences.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of powerhouses
Noun
  • These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • Afterward, Lindsay offered a lesson to high school football players about finding a way to stay the course to fulfill your dreams.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Looking to win a rubber match to keep their fledgling postseason dreams alive, the Twins turned in a lackluster performance in a 9-2 rout by the Cleveland Guardians in front of 17,676 at Target Field.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • The Scene The Bayeux Tapestry, which went on display in the British Museum this week, is one of the wonders of the medieval world.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The analog Chicago that the Dessens currently occupy has left so much room for technological development that Velocity Tech is producing wonders at a remarkable clip, from microprocessors to portable telephones.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • The reliable farmers’ market isn’t about picking out the best peaches or produce, but about building relationships and connecting with your community.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The more than a century-old farm sells apples, peaches, cider, treats and wine.
    — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaches
Noun
  • Newly interested in landscape design, Kim’s mother also cultivated the property’s garden, grooming its old red pine tree and planting the grounds with tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Many varieties of daisies benefit from deadheading, and August is the perfect time to do it.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of daisies

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“Hummers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummers. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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