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
Its status as an economic powerhouse strengthened last year when the state’s gross domestic product — the value of all goods and services produced here — climbed to $4.1 trillion, according to the IMF.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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The New York Mets, riding a seven-game win streak, shot up the boards and into the top spot ahead of the National League West powerhouses.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Since then, the artist has been featured on tracks with industry powerhouses such as Kehlani, Alex Isley, Ambré, and Musiq Soulchild, among others, as well as delivering his SUBMISSIVE EP series, which has been met with critical acclaim.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
California has long been a global powerhouse, fueled by a variety of sectors including technology, agriculture, tourism and entertainment.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
More news: Blockbuster Trade Ideas for Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs to Fix Biggest Weaknesses
The New York Mets, riding a seven-game win streak, shot up the boards and into the top spot ahead of the National League West powerhouses.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Since then, the artist has been featured on tracks with industry powerhouses such as Kehlani, Alex Isley, Ambré, and Musiq Soulchild, among others, as well as delivering his SUBMISSIVE EP series, which has been met with critical acclaim.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
California has long been a global powerhouse, fueled by a variety of sectors including technology, agriculture, tourism and entertainment.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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This mindset is what separates high achievers from those who remain stuck.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tatum starred as Shawn MacArthur, a small-time street hustler who sells counterfeit wares before being recruited to make money by participating in amateur street fights.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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More than half of side hustlers juggle multiple side hustles to create several income streams, with most using it as a secondary, supplementary source of income.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 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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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
Noun
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Quardell Young drives the length of the court for a go-ahead layup with 0.9 seconds left and Wisconsin-Whitewater holds off Williams to win the NCAA Division III men’s championship 75-73.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2023
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The home run off Japan starter Shota Imanaga comes after Turner hit two in the semifinal against Cuba, a go-ahead grand slam in the quarterfinal against Venezuela and another in the group stage against Canada.—
Jesse Yomtov,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2023
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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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The first major blow to Zuckerberg's reputation as a scrappy go-getter who merely had a great idea for a harmless social media site came in 2015, with the first reporting on the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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