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
Lisa also has ties to the fashion powerhouse, since she was also appointed as a global Louis Vuitton ambassador.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
After 37 years of coaching, Reiser had reached the top – cultivating a group of five senior starters into a team that was able to beat powerhouses like Windsor, East Catholic and Northwest Catholic – and then New London, 77-74, in the Division II championship game at Mohegan Sun last March.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Similar to its presence in the D-FW metro, American has become an economic powerhouse in south Florida.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Related Stories Historic German production powerhouse UFA, also part of Fremantle, is set to produce six episodes for RTL Deutschland.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
After 37 years of coaching, Reiser had reached the top – cultivating a group of five senior starters into a team that was able to beat powerhouses like Windsor, East Catholic and Northwest Catholic – and then New London, 77-74, in the Division II championship game at Mohegan Sun last March.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Similar to its presence in the D-FW metro, American has become an economic powerhouse in south Florida.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Related Stories Historic German production powerhouse UFA, also part of Fremantle, is set to produce six episodes for RTL Deutschland.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Failure to mention or recognize the disabilities of Black achievers contributes to erasure and works against inclusivity.—
Terri Huggins Hart,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Noah, who doesn't hesitate to describe himself as a hustler, tried to entice his brother into exploiting the movement to make money.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the best place in town to hear Black music, the Mines attracted a diverse swath of Black life, from hustlers to teachers and entrepreneurs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are already apps for booking private jets—FlyHouse delivers a selection of charter aircraft in just 30 seconds, for example—but Revaire also connects you to a network of highfliers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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The company introduced patent technologies, such as, the electric self-starter, mass production breakthroughs, and automatic transmissions – making modern transportation accessible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Builders epitomize attributes like risk taking, a sense of agency and a self-starter attitude, says Ritterbush.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
20 Nov. 2025
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Sagittarius Sexual Style Sag's go-getter spirit absolutely shows up in the bedroom.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Your protagonist, Nikki Rose, is a go-getter.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 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
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Nellie’s voice was a live wire sparking through the air.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Place is a live wire 6 minutes before kickoff.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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