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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The first of three new neutrino observatories JUNO is part of China’s ambitious efforts to become a global science powerhouse.
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Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
However, because Max is not (yet) a production powerhouse like, say, Netflix, hundreds of great movies come and go each month.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
For the third year running, the Bundesliga powerhouse partnered with Street Soccer USA to host the Times Square Cup.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
However, because Max is not (yet) a production powerhouse like, say, Netflix, hundreds of great movies come and go each month.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
For the third year running, the Bundesliga powerhouse partnered with Street Soccer USA to host the Times Square Cup.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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The world's top achievers all have a secret weapon: their personal success system.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Both are high achievers, perform in high-stakes situations in the public eye, and are extraordinarily—even unnervingly—competitive.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
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The survey found the average young side hustler spends 13 hours per week on their business, effectively extending their working week by more than a day and a half.Sabine Leveiller, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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On half the corners in downtown New York, there’s a hustler with a pushcart or a folding table hawking knockoff Gucci bags and Margiela shades.Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
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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
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Sam Bankman-Fried is the latest highflier to learn that lesson.Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Dec. 2022
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Beyond skills, consider how to pinpoint self-starters who are hungry to learn and embrace a changing workplace and diverse workforce.Kathleen Duffy, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Working from home and hybrid working arrangements are still being deliberated, but their popularity among self-starter employees and those who can perform without direct, in-person oversight is undeniable.Sean Manning, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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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
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Offer appropriate praise directed at the child, without bringing up to their go-getter siblings or top-of-the-class cousins.Wayne Parker, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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For Rubin, his Fanatics Sportsbook partner is a strategic go-getter who brought that expertise with him to the gig.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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