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
The company’s journey from a small DVD-by-mail service to a global entertainment powerhouse is a testament to its vision, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction.
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Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In the battle of luxury powerhouses, Hermès has come out on top—for now, at least.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
From Collaboration to Power Partnership This isn't the first dance between these music powerhouses.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
But Trump began his second term seemingly determined to impose the tariffs more broadly, triggering a meltdown in the market values of Apple and other technology powerhouses.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In the battle of luxury powerhouses, Hermès has come out on top—for now, at least.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
From Collaboration to Power Partnership This isn't the first dance between these music powerhouses.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
But Trump began his second term seemingly determined to impose the tariffs more broadly, triggering a meltdown in the market values of Apple and other technology powerhouses.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This illusion often manifests in various ways, from networking with high achievers to working at prestigious companies, attending elite schools or being in the same social circles as influential individuals.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Calle is believed to be portraying a hustler working for Sugar.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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The drama follows a pregnant female hustler fighting for a better life while facing betrayal and difficult sacrifices.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 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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Quardell Young drives the length of the court for a go-ahead layup with 0.9 seconds left and Wisconsin-Whitewater holds off Williams to win the NCAA Division III men’s championship 75-73.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2023
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The home run off Japan starter Shota Imanaga comes after Turner hit two in the semifinal against Cuba, a go-ahead grand slam in the quarterfinal against Venezuela and another in the group stage against Canada.—
Jesse Yomtov,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2023
Noun
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The first major blow to Zuckerberg's reputation as a scrappy go-getter who merely had a great idea for a harmless social media site came in 2015, with the first reporting on the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The whole first half of the month is ripe for taking initiative on work endeavors and personal plans alike, as that’s when go-getter planet Mars will be wrapping up its three-and-a-half month journey through your sign.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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