as in achievers
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 powerhouses
But, hey, this was to be expected from a meeting of two Central Division powerhouses.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Not only the threat from the traditional powerhouses of McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull but also that posed by a teammate and direct rival – something Russell thrives on.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The two economic powerhouses are now locked in a fierce scramble over limited available supplies, mainly from Russia and, to a lesser extent, Saudi Arabia.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
His many credits include performances with the New York Philharmonic, pioneering minimalist composer Philip Glass, genre-blurring singer Cecile McLorin Salvant, drum dynamo Tyshawn Sorey and such past and present jazz sax powerhouses as Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath and Branford Marsalis.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Beauty powerhouses and niche brands alike came up with commercial and cultural activations, ranging from Valentino Beauty setting up a pop-up to Davines hosting a literary salon.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Group stage matches for soccer powerhouses Brazil, France, Germany and England, along with other nations, begin June 13.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
While perennial powerhouses like Germany and France have higher expectations than happy-to-be-here Scotland and Austria, in the end this tournament is a giant, collective celebration of football.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
The location has been home to various eateries over the years — most recently, Cheebo — and Skylight will have to bring in some construction powerhouses to tear out a massive pizza oven and commercial kitchen to make way for the books.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Not only the threat from the traditional powerhouses of McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull but also that posed by a teammate and direct rival – something Russell thrives on.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The two economic powerhouses are now locked in a fierce scramble over limited available supplies, mainly from Russia and, to a lesser extent, Saudi Arabia.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
His many credits include performances with the New York Philharmonic, pioneering minimalist composer Philip Glass, genre-blurring singer Cecile McLorin Salvant, drum dynamo Tyshawn Sorey and such past and present jazz sax powerhouses as Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath and Branford Marsalis.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Beauty powerhouses and niche brands alike came up with commercial and cultural activations, ranging from Valentino Beauty setting up a pop-up to Davines hosting a literary salon.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Group stage matches for soccer powerhouses Brazil, France, Germany and England, along with other nations, begin June 13.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
While perennial powerhouses like Germany and France have higher expectations than happy-to-be-here Scotland and Austria, in the end this tournament is a giant, collective celebration of football.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
The location has been home to various eateries over the years — most recently, Cheebo — and Skylight will have to bring in some construction powerhouses to tear out a massive pizza oven and commercial kitchen to make way for the books.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouses
Noun
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Those teams comprising the list aren’t just over-achievers making a magical run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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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
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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Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Powerhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouses. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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