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
And in the university rankings, Harvard has seized the top spot from traditional tech powerhouses like MIT and Stanford, driven by patents that are more often cited as prior art in other recent patents.
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 June 2025
Turners Falls is the small school version of Taunton, a Div. 5 powerhouse coming off another state title.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Once a powerhouse in Mexican football, Club Necaxa has spent decades navigating instability including relocations, relegation battles and near-constant reinvention.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The United States, once the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, now sees nearly 80% of its GDP derived from services.
—Richard Lebovitz, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 June 2025
Turners Falls is the small school version of Taunton, a Div. 5 powerhouse coming off another state title.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Once a powerhouse in Mexican football, Club Necaxa has spent decades navigating instability including relocations, relegation battles and near-constant reinvention.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The United States, once the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, now sees nearly 80% of its GDP derived from services.
—Richard Lebovitz, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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Because they’re seen as high achievers, former overachievers tend to suffer quietly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Trap of the Certainty Mindset Many high achievers climb the ladder by being right—often faster, louder, and more confidently than everyone else.—
John Rex,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Bookkeeper side hustlers must have accounting knowledge to manage financial records usually for small businesses. 15.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Think of snark as a Better Business Bureau for the untamable world of influencing – a form of accountability that brings attention to the scammers and hustlers.—
Jess Rauchberg,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fish were seized along with the fishing gear and highflyers, which are used to mark the beginning and end of long fishing lines.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Peloton had been a highflier during the pandemic, when lockdowns sent customers scrambling to buy its stationary bikes and attend classes.—
Maria Halkias and Alexandra Skores,
Dallas News,
8 Feb. 2022
Noun
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Lack Of Initiative Startups need self-starters who can tackle challenges without excessive hand-holding.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Showcase results and achievements Remote roles demand self-starters who can deliver results with minimal oversight.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Moon is flying into your 5th House of Fun, giving you the astrological go-ahead to abandon any less important duties and make your hours as enjoyable as possible.—
Tarot Astrologers,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2023
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Although Kershaw wanted to play in the event, and had gotten a go-ahead from Dodgers brass to do so, his insurance problem proved unresolvable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2023
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Plus, with go-getter planet Mars in your sign all month long, your motivation levels are through the roof.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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The anti-hero of his book is Sammy Glick, a venal go-getter who leapfrogs from copy boy to agent to producer by stealing credit and backstabbing friends.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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