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
Bourque will now turn his attention to the Fall where the Seawolves will look to defend their title and even have a matchup against California powerhouse Oak Ridge.
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Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Today, Taiwan is an economic powerhouse with a per capita GPD that is one of the highest in the world.
—Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The GoVac 200 is a cleaning powerhouse, with a massive 13,000Pa Vormax suction and a 90-day auto-empty base, ensuring your carpets stay debris-free without manual intervention.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
The two powerhouses could meet again in the Lake Central Sectional championship game.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Today, Taiwan is an economic powerhouse with a per capita GPD that is one of the highest in the world.
—Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The GoVac 200 is a cleaning powerhouse, with a massive 13,000Pa Vormax suction and a 90-day auto-empty base, ensuring your carpets stay debris-free without manual intervention.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
The two powerhouses could meet again in the Lake Central Sectional championship game.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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In the performance and results phase, your role is that of an achiever.—
Rodney C. Adkins,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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In the ensuing panic, Jesus (Bilal Hasna) wanders off down to Earth and is befriended by a former street hustler named Harry the Fish (Mark Addy).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Andalio plays Aya, a young woman from Manila’s margins who sets her sights on becoming a world billiards champion – only to be pulled into a dangerous gambling circuit by her hustler uncle, played by John Arcilla.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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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Ivy League privilege will always exist and may spark passion or open the occasional door, but the gritty self-starter will soon outperform the entitled legacy kid.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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The qualifications: Forget buzzwords like self-starter or team player.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Six years later, the go-getter is still addressing the community’s needs and is helping to reshape societal perceptions of menstruation.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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On May 4, go-getter Mars will face off with larger-than-life Jupiter, creating a tense, high-intensity clash between raw impulse and emotional excess.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 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
Noun
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My daughter has been a live wire since she was born.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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One of the brothers used a carbon-fibre pole while attempting to get the bird down and touched the live wires on the power line, killing him instantly.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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