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 journey from a familiar face on programming like CNN, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and TV One to an independent media powerhouse seemed like a savvy pivot.
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Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Ella will be a sophomore this fall at the University of Santa Clara, and Aaron is preparing for his junior football season at a Bay Area prep powerhouse.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
Sales of postwar and contemporary art, typically a powerhouse on the block, dropped 19 percent.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Google, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, had grown from a search engine into a global technology powerhouse with products like Android, YouTube, and Google Cloud.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Ella will be a sophomore this fall at the University of Santa Clara, and Aaron is preparing for his junior football season at a Bay Area prep powerhouse.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
Sales of postwar and contemporary art, typically a powerhouse on the block, dropped 19 percent.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Google, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, had grown from a search engine into a global technology powerhouse with products like Android, YouTube, and Google Cloud.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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Good companies look out for their own, especially their own achievers.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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For many high achievers, the pursuit of success often comes with trade-offs: family time is cut short, personal health is sidelined, and relationships are strained under the pressure of professional demands.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, $29.97 for lifetime PDF editing access is a no-brainer.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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The most successful side hustlers leverage their existing skills in conjunction with market demand, utilizing technology to scale their efforts efficiently.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The fish were seized along with the fishing gear and highflyers, which are used to mark the beginning and end of long fishing lines.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Peloton had been a highflier during the pandemic, when lockdowns sent customers scrambling to buy its stationary bikes and attend classes.—
Maria Halkias and Alexandra Skores,
Dallas News,
8 Feb. 2022
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And for employers, these self-starters are becoming the most compelling hires of all.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Entrepreneurs can apply this lesson by hiring self-starters—people who thrive on autonomy rather than direction.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The Moon is flying into your 5th House of Fun, giving you the astrological go-ahead to abandon any less important duties and make your hours as enjoyable as possible.—
Tarot Astrologers,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2023
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Although Kershaw wanted to play in the event, and had gotten a go-ahead from Dodgers brass to do so, his insurance problem proved unresolvable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2023
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With go-getter Mars moving through your sixth house of routines and due diligence, your schedule, health or work environment requires serious attention.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Michael Musto, a former Village Voice writer, described Donald as a slick go-getter who once worked at a Chelsea gay bar called Splash.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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