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
Wallace's Indianapolis show will honor powerhouses Billie Holiday, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Red Cross partnership, Peanuts Worldwide this year has rolled out collaborations with all kinds of retailers, from luxury brands like Coach and Kith to mass-market powerhouses like Krispy Kreme and Starbucks.
—Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The country is now the world’s largest car exporter, ahead of traditional carmaking powerhouses like Japan and Germany.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
To make matters even more positive, the section for the first time was going to three divisions, meaning Ramona wouldn’t have to go head-to-head with powerhouses like Brawley.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Office Christmas Party Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and Kate McKinnon are among the comedic powerhouses who join forces in this 2016 workplace comedy.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The storied rivalry is considered unique in the college football landscape because it's based not on geography, but on their reputations as traditional powerhouses in the sport.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
More Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects Like other berries, cranberries are antioxidant powerhouses.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, companies are creating powerhouses not previously seen in health care, by racking up smaller purchases that aren’t expensive enough to trigger federal review.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Red Cross partnership, Peanuts Worldwide this year has rolled out collaborations with all kinds of retailers, from luxury brands like Coach and Kith to mass-market powerhouses like Krispy Kreme and Starbucks.
—Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The country is now the world’s largest car exporter, ahead of traditional carmaking powerhouses like Japan and Germany.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
To make matters even more positive, the section for the first time was going to three divisions, meaning Ramona wouldn’t have to go head-to-head with powerhouses like Brawley.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Office Christmas Party Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and Kate McKinnon are among the comedic powerhouses who join forces in this 2016 workplace comedy.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The storied rivalry is considered unique in the college football landscape because it's based not on geography, but on their reputations as traditional powerhouses in the sport.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
More Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects Like other berries, cranberries are antioxidant powerhouses.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, companies are creating powerhouses not previously seen in health care, by racking up smaller purchases that aren’t expensive enough to trigger federal review.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouses
Noun
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In fact, according to a new JPMorgan survey of more than 100 billionaires, reading ranks as the top habit that elite achievers have in common.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
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But as with many high achievers, Jones’ greatest strength can slip into weakness.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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While the market swoon eliminated scores of internet highflyers, Cisco survived the upheaval.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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