powerhouse

noun

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce powerhouse (audio)
Definition of powerhousenext
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 Studio Ghibli is such a cultural powerhouse that there are countless opportunities to reconnect with its stories. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 His arrival transformed a middling club into a financial powerhouse, boosting ticket sales, creating new business opportunities such as lucrative global tours and supercharging its sponsorship portfolio. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026 Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final not only cemented his place among soccer’s elite, but accelerated his transformation into a global marketing powerhouse whose influence extends well beyond the pitch. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 This deal saves you 25% on a compact outdoor powerhouse, packing an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, up to 12 hours of battery life, customizable app EQ controls, and high-resolution SnapDragon Sound (aptX) support. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
  1. achiever
  2. hustler
  3. highflier
  4. enterpriser
  5. self-starter
  6. go-getter
  7. go-ahead
  8. live wire
Noun
  • Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
    — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026
Definition of achiever
Noun
  • Zay’s fourth album in as many years marries the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
  • This is a terrific role for Woodall, with shades of his party-boy hustler in season two of The White Lotus, Sal’s loose-cannon volatility balanced by surprising loyalty to Tony.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of hustler
Noun
  • The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of highflier
Noun
  • 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
Definition of enterpriser
Noun
  • The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.
    — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of self-starter
Noun
  • The go-getter woman needs a better alibi, or else to quit telling stories.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • Its three young cofounders, Anirudh Sharma, Rahul Rawat and Tanveer Ahmed, are all alums of the 30 Under 30 Asia list (class of 2025), which highlights young go-getters.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of go-getter
Noun
  • And, finally, Beck breaking free on a run to his left, no defender in sight, for a go-ahead 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Definition of go-ahead
Noun
  • Induction happens when the magnetic field of a nearby live wire causes power to jump to inactive equipment.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Response efforts were slowed as debris blocked roads and live wires created hazardous conditions.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of live wire

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