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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
Don’t use soaps or bleach, as these products may harm hummers.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
Ideally, place the feeder about 4 to 6 feet above ground, which is where hummers are naturally searching for flowers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
Ideally, place the feeder about 4 to 6 feet above ground, which is where hummers are naturally searching for flowers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 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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His many credits include performances with the New York Philharmonic, pioneering minimalist composer Philip Glass, genre-blurring singer Cecile McLorin Salvant and such past and present jazz powerhouses as Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath and Wynton and Branford Marsalis.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Home of powerhouses like Prada, Bottega Veneta, and Marni (just to name a few), the city has long set the tone for a distinctly Italian brand of glamour–sensual, sophisticated, and just a touch of daring.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lana Del Ray and brunette beauties alike are going darker, richer, and glossier.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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These bright beauties will rival eggs from the backyard egg hunt.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both have the talent to back up their dreams.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The whole point of Disney’s animation class is to show guests that, in a place of multi-million dollar wonders, the art at the heart of it all is simple.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Singapore’s green roofs, Rotterdam’s floating park made from recycled plastic, and London’s temporary dam in the Thames are just a few of the wonders shared here in clear text and vibrant illustrations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Insects that lay eggs in the fruits are going to get a late start, so especially early ripening peaches may be insect free.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the business of cling peaches, which his grandfather entered in the 1950s, has changed.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Each festive set includes five blue daisies, five pink tulips, and five yellow butterflies.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bolding’s joyful daisies decorated the Sidecca tote bag given to customers at November’s reopening, just before December’s intense rainstorms.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Hummers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummers. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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