powerhouse

noun

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce powerhouse (audio)
Definition of powerhousenext
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 32-year-old initially pleaded not guilty to the double murder charges in February, one month after his powerhouse attorney, Alan Jackson, stepped down from the case. — Tracy Wright , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The two also talked scheduling, including the Hornets visiting the FBS powerhouse Oregon Ducks early in 2028, marking the first Big Ten opponent in Hornets football history. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Based in the Bronx, the Yankees are the financial powerhouse of American baseball. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Other retail powerhouses, such as Bloomingdale’s and Lord & Taylor, soon competed with Macy’s. — Leslie Lenkowsky, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
  1. achiever
  2. hustler
  3. highflier
  4. enterpriser
  5. self-starter
  6. go-getter
  7. go-ahead
  8. live wire
Noun
  • Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
    — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026
Definition of achiever
Noun
  • Side hustlers frequently commit 30-35 hours weekly, underscoring the considerable time investment.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, there's a slew of hustlers online looking to fleece the unwary.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of hustler
Noun
  • The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • 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.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of highflier
Noun
  • Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.
    — Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018
Definition of enterpriser
Noun
  • The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.
    — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of self-starter
Noun
  • Then the next morning, the go-getter professional puts in a little more effort again—not because they were asked to, but because they were driven to know more.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Walker McKnight was a leader, entertainer and true go-getter.
    — Candace McKnight, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of go-getter
Noun
  • And, finally, Beck breaking free on a run to his left, no defender in sight, for a go-ahead 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Following Siakam’s go-ahead basket, Derrick White missed a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have given the Celtics the win.
    — Jay King, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of go-ahead
Noun
  • Induction happens when the magnetic field of a nearby live wire causes power to jump to inactive equipment.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Response efforts were slowed as debris blocked roads and live wires created hazardous conditions.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of live wire

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