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
His message landed in a state where agriculture is both an economic powerhouse and an increasingly contentious political issue.
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Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
The original RuPaul’s Drag Race series has long been a powerhouse at the Emmys, with a whopping 29 awards (and 79 noms) under its belt.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Bill Zito was a longtime agent before turning the Panthers into a powerhouse.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
The Blink Outdoor 4 XR is a powerhouse that completely rewrites budget-friendly range limits.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
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Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
The original RuPaul’s Drag Race series has long been a powerhouse at the Emmys, with a whopping 29 awards (and 79 noms) under its belt.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Bill Zito was a longtime agent before turning the Panthers into a powerhouse.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
The Blink Outdoor 4 XR is a powerhouse that completely rewrites budget-friendly range limits.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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The hard lesson that many high-achievers learn—often too late—is that knowing when to say no is just as important as knowing when to say yes.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Politicians of all stripes have often been seen as hustlers and there is little doubt that at least a couple currently operating could be put into that category.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Chess, church and barbecue Oden had a reputation as a chess hustler.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Wendy Pramik,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2018
Noun
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Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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His enthusiasm, his energeticness, his go-getter mentality.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Six years later, the go-getter is still addressing the community’s needs and is helping to reshape societal perceptions of menstruation.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My daughter has been a live wire since she was born.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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One of the brothers used a carbon-fibre pole while attempting to get the bird down and touched the live wires on the power line, killing him instantly.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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