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as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
this is the author's first mystery novel, and it's a hummer
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hummer
Noun
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India’s traditional industrial powerhouses have turned their attention to the technologies essential to the energy transition.—
Sverre Alvik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Additionally, the lineup features a collection powerhouse b2bs, including Boys Noize b2b VTSS, Cajmere b2b Carl Craig, Honey Dijon b2b Derrick Carter, Green Velvet b2b Skepta Más Tiempo and Skream b2b Hamdi.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sweetness of growing into a man whose dreams— like leaves or a bird’s nest— came to life.—
Henri Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Kirkman, a senior at Stanford, is juggling his dream of being a world champion boxer with earning his degree Kirkman, a senior at Stanford, is juggling his dream of being a world champion boxer with earning his degree.—
Nhat V. Meyer,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For smaller groups or when just starting out, even a simple WhatsApp group can work wonders.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Combined with Bell's confidence, Harvick suggests the team could do wonders this year.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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This is a real testament to the engineering team behind the car, one of which spent 45 minutes at Jay’s garage talking through the W1’s list of technical marvels.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In her 2020 Oscar-winning role in Judy, her face was hers, both singular and an emotive marvel.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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Daisy Print Skirt This stretch mini skirt from Versace’s spring 2002 collection is a punchy ode to Y2K maximalism, splashed with the collection’s signature cartoonish daisy print.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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And if that wasn't enough, hyaluronic acid helps maintain the optimal hydration levels while daisy flower extract is also known for its brightening benefits to minimize the look of dark spots and even out your skin tone.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scientists blame the phenomenon on too many positive ions in the air.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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The phenomenon was just beginning, and Curry's performance was a big part of it.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Alexander will play Monica, Reggie’s (Morgan) childhood sweetheart from Brooklyn.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the photos, the college sweethearts posed together, with Smith Wilson wearing a gray skirt with a white crop top and Wilson donning blue jeans and a white crew neck.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Hummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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