workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯrs 
1
: a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing
2
a(1)
: a person who performs most of the work of a group task
(2)
: a hardworking person
b
: something that is markedly useful, durable, or dependable
c
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For just $33 for three bras, this set is a really affordable workhorse.
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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Many of these new PCs were based on an impressive array of new processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm and Nvidia that promise to bring a new set of capabilities to our workhorse devices.
—Bob O’Donnell, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Those numbers may seem optimistic, but SpaceX has already launched 113 missions of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket so far in 2024.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Having tested Hermès lipsticks, blushes, and lip balms, I’ve been most impressed by the luxurious packaging and textures that entice you to save the products for special occasions rather than treating them as everyday workhorses in your routine.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Many of these new PCs were based on an impressive array of new processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm and Nvidia that promise to bring a new set of capabilities to our workhorse devices.
—Bob O’Donnell, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Those numbers may seem optimistic, but SpaceX has already launched 113 missions of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket so far in 2024.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Having tested Hermès lipsticks, blushes, and lip balms, I’ve been most impressed by the luxurious packaging and textures that entice you to save the products for special occasions rather than treating them as everyday workhorses in your routine.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯ(ə)rs
1
: a horse used for hard work (as on a farm)
2
a
: a person who does most of the work of a group task
b
: something that is useful, durable, or dependable
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