self-starters

plural of self-starter

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Recent Examples of self-starters Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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powerhouses
Noun
  • Astronomers have uncovered a remarkable new addition to the catalog of ultra-luminous infrared galaxies (ULIRGs) – cosmic powerhouses that shine with more than a trillion times the luminosity of our Sun and forge stars at astonishing rates of up to a thousand solar masses per year.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
  • With upsets keeping divisional races entertaining, Week 6 offers a chance for several surprise teams to solidify their place among the contenders, and for stumbling powerhouses to stop their slides before things get out of hand.
    J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Self-starters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-starters. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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