as in powerhouses
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
a go-getter with his sights set on the presidency
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Recent Examples of go-getters
Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).
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Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).
—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getters
powerhouses
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This is the first World Cup for the small island nation, and yet, the squad has managed to hold its own against soccer powerhouses like Spain and Uruguay.
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Tickets to see the two soccer powerhouses range from $2,676 to $22,084 on the secondary market.
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“Go-getters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getters. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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