POWERHOUSE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

powerhouse

noun

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s

Definition of powerhouse

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 Today, industry observers wonder if the next logical move for Candle would be to swing a deal for the company’s main remaining asset, kids entertainment powerhouse Moonbug. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Still, the organization has evolved from a small Florida fringe group into a national powerhouse. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 The company has quietly transformed from a single-product utilitarian clog maker into a global footwear powerhouse. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Again, unlike in the classic, Sanchez and the skilled cast gift us with a powerhouse life force flowing almost from the opening scene that drives through the evening. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerhouse

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Noun

The inaugural Ig Nobel Prize ceremony honored three fictitious achievers; all recipients in subsequent years (barring a 1994 award based on inaccurate reporting) have been real people.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of achiever

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Facinelli plays the Boss, a ruthless figure whose cash ends up in the pool hustler’s hands, and intends to get it back, one way or another.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Part of the appeal comes down to the versatility of the blank slate, but an outsized amount of credit has to go to the community of hustlers in New York City.

— Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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

His Chris Hansen is all flashy surface, full of jittery go-getter energy and disturbingly devoid of inner life.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Four school pals — go-getter James (Phinehas Yoon), drop-out Tyler (Mitchell Cole), anxious Fisher (Noah Toth) and creative Day (Akira Jackson) — pile into a Jeep just after college graduation.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 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

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