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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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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
That's a safer way to catch hummers' attention.
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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
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
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For its part, Mammoth is trying to prove itself as the kind of company with the ability to help upstarts become personal care powerhouses.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The island of Manhattan, home base for many of America’s financial and corporate powerhouses including Wall Street, had a gross domestic product of just over $1 trillion in 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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There’s no doubt that Monroe was and continues to be one of the most influential beauties in our culture.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 June 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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My husband, inspired by the radio dramas of his childhood, planned the trek with dreams of celebrating, if not re-creating, history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fresh graduates have spent the past few years being told about the wonders of AI and watched seniors struggle to get a toehold in the labor market.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Delicious warm or chilled, brandied peaches make an elegant presentation served alongside vanilla ice cream or a simple vanilla cake like Lewis’ Busy Day Cake, still warm from the oven.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The system also recommends fruits and vegetables like broccoli, peppers, raspberries and peaches.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Tips comprising delicate little daisies.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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In our eyes, daisies are uniformly yellow.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Hummers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummers. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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