as in achiever
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
from the very start of her singing career, she had a reputation for being a very determined powerhouse
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Recent Examples of powerhouse
The acquisition deepens the luxury and lifestyle communications powerhouse’s push into entertainment and long-form storytelling at a time when brands are increasingly moving beyond traditional campaigns into films, entertainment partnerships and cultural IP.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 June 2026
This is the first World Cup for the small island nation, and yet, the squad has managed to hold its own against soccer powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay.
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Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Tickets to see the two soccer powerhouses range from $2,676 to $22,084 on the secondary market.
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Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
This powerhouse blender can whip up delicious smoothies, soups, frozen desserts and dips at the press of a button.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 June 2026
This is the first World Cup for the small island nation, and yet, the squad has managed to hold its own against soccer powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay.
—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
26 June 2026
Tickets to see the two soccer powerhouses range from $2,676 to $22,084 on the secondary market.
—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
This powerhouse blender can whip up delicious smoothies, soups, frozen desserts and dips at the press of a button.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
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Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
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Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
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The supporting cast was a pleasant surprise, but it was filled mostly with low-usage hustlers.
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The beloved Christmas film found Murphy's street hustler Billy Ray and Aykroyd's wealthy businessman Louis swapping lives as a result of a nature versus nurture bet between Louis' bosses.
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The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.
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Ankrum studies financial arcana such as the Journal of Portfolio Management and seeks out stocks — not sexy highfliers — that are bound to increase in value over the longer haul.
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Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.
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Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.
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Ivy League privilege will always exist and may spark passion or open the occasional door, but the gritty self-starter will soon outperform the entitled legacy kid.
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.
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His enthusiasm, his energeticness, his go-getter mentality.
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Following Siakam’s go-ahead basket, Derrick White missed a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have given the Celtics the win.
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Eddy Piñeiro’s ensuing point-after kick pushed the 49ers ahead 17-16; Piñeiro missed the final PAT after Purdy’s go-ahead strike to McCaffrey.
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Trees and branches were taken out, and live wires went down.
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My daughter has been a live wire since she was born.
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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