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
For its part, Mammoth is trying to prove itself as the kind of company with the ability to help upstarts become personal care powerhouses.
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Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The island of Manhattan, home base for many of America’s financial and corporate powerhouses including Wall Street, had a gross domestic product of just over $1 trillion in 2024.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Entertainment is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, and as the walls between digital and traditional media continue to crumble, creators like Khare are becoming powerhouses unto themselves.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
This naturally includes a lot of sushi and kaiseki powerhouses like Harutaka and RyuGin, and the city is also home to incredible contemporary French fare, with longtime favorites like L’Effervescence and Quintessence.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The Charlotte-area food-and-drink powerhouses with James Beard and Michelin recognition are also making repairs to their namesake Davidson restaurant, Kindred, after a small fire led to water damage.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The collaboration between the two powerhouses will also provide Bilt members with an exclusive, limited edition vinyl of Confessions II with custom artwork and exclusive photographs by Raphael Pavarotti.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Before Iceman arrived, the two rap powerhouses were matched for that honor, but now Jay-Z holds with his 14 while Drake advances.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The island of Manhattan, home base for many of America’s financial and corporate powerhouses including Wall Street, had a gross domestic product of just over $1 trillion in 2024.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Entertainment is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, and as the walls between digital and traditional media continue to crumble, creators like Khare are becoming powerhouses unto themselves.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
This naturally includes a lot of sushi and kaiseki powerhouses like Harutaka and RyuGin, and the city is also home to incredible contemporary French fare, with longtime favorites like L’Effervescence and Quintessence.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The Charlotte-area food-and-drink powerhouses with James Beard and Michelin recognition are also making repairs to their namesake Davidson restaurant, Kindred, after a small fire led to water damage.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The collaboration between the two powerhouses will also provide Bilt members with an exclusive, limited edition vinyl of Confessions II with custom artwork and exclusive photographs by Raphael Pavarotti.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Before Iceman arrived, the two rap powerhouses were matched for that honor, but now Jay-Z holds with his 14 while Drake advances.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouses
Noun
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The hard lesson that many high-achievers learn—often too late—is that knowing when to say no is just as important as knowing when to say yes.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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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
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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Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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