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
Often, couture powerhouses that sell high-end fashion will purchase tables and invite stars as their guests, so some celebrities won't pay a dime to attend.
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 5 May 2025
One example was the operation of the powerhouse that supplies the air, steam and electricity essential to manufacturing the Pratt engine components.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Prime Focus Group, the global media services powerhouse, is making a major play to transform Mumbai‘s entertainment landscape with a planned INR30 billion (approximately $400 million) investment in collaboration with the Maharashtra government.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 May 2025
Norway once rated behind Denmark and Sweden as a high-quality TV powerhouse.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 5 May 2025
One example was the operation of the powerhouse that supplies the air, steam and electricity essential to manufacturing the Pratt engine components.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Prime Focus Group, the global media services powerhouse, is making a major play to transform Mumbai‘s entertainment landscape with a planned INR30 billion (approximately $400 million) investment in collaboration with the Maharashtra government.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 May 2025
Norway once rated behind Denmark and Sweden as a high-quality TV powerhouse.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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The Trap of the Certainty Mindset Many high achievers climb the ladder by being right—often faster, louder, and more confidently than everyone else.—
John Rex,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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This mindset is what separates high achievers from those who remain stuck.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here’s hoping the two actors can help Russell recapture his touch with this story of a pool hustler and his prodigy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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But no expansion teams are coming to take their place, no matter what the hustlers tell you.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Lack Of Initiative Startups need self-starters who can tackle challenges without excessive hand-holding.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Showcase results and achievements Remote roles demand self-starters who can deliver results with minimal oversight.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 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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Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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The anti-hero of his book is Sammy Glick, a venal go-getter who leapfrogs from copy boy to agent to producer by stealing credit and backstabbing friends.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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