powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
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Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio is an absolute powerhouse of a studio, capable of pumping out high-quality games at a yearly pace with very few gaps or breaks.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Murphy is a powerhouse in Small Things Like These, and while the actor’s talent is unquestionable, his subtle, heartbreaking and yet restrained performance is brought even more to life when his character has to face Sister Mary, played by an impressively terrifying Emily Watson.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
California Now a powerhouse, California’s Latino lawmakers face pressure to broaden political priorities
April 6, 2023
Latinos shifted toward Donald Trump nationwide in numbers that continue to make headlines and confound Democratic leaders.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Lightweight and cordless, this little powerhouse fits seamlessly into your routine, turning even a five-minute break into an escape—because your hands deserve as much care as your craft.
—Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Murphy is a powerhouse in Small Things Like These, and while the actor’s talent is unquestionable, his subtle, heartbreaking and yet restrained performance is brought even more to life when his character has to face Sister Mary, played by an impressively terrifying Emily Watson.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
California Now a powerhouse, California’s Latino lawmakers face pressure to broaden political priorities
April 6, 2023
Latinos shifted toward Donald Trump nationwide in numbers that continue to make headlines and confound Democratic leaders.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Lightweight and cordless, this little powerhouse fits seamlessly into your routine, turning even a five-minute break into an escape—because your hands deserve as much care as your craft.
—Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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