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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Recent Examples of powerhouse
It’s formulated with skincare powerhouses like hyaluronic acid and retinol, the former of which helps to nourish and firm the skin, while the latter works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
This high-stakes showdown will feature some of the biggest stars in hockey, as two of the sport's powerhouses go head-to-head in an international battle.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Years later, instead of lamenting that a rap powerhouse was halted by one of the first instances of rap on trial, hip-hop discourse reduces Murder Inc.’s downfall to diss songs.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
With that impressive feat, the vocal powerhouse has now racked up 99 nominations.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
This high-stakes showdown will feature some of the biggest stars in hockey, as two of the sport's powerhouses go head-to-head in an international battle.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Years later, instead of lamenting that a rap powerhouse was halted by one of the first instances of rap on trial, hip-hop discourse reduces Murder Inc.’s downfall to diss songs.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
With that impressive feat, the vocal powerhouse has now racked up 99 nominations.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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About 10% of the top academic achievers in the class of 2025 in Illinois receive the honor, based on a formula that includes ACT/SAT test scores, class rank or the unweighted GPA (depending on which the school does), and class size.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, fewer than a quarter of students in the top 25 percent of achievers are economically disadvantaged.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Matt Dillon as Bob Hughes, lead junkie bandit of Drugstore Cowboy would also slot right in now, as would the late River Phoenix as conflicted hustler Mike Waters in Idaho.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The experimental approach is quite simple, and involves a setup familiar to street hustlers: a set of three cups, with a treat placed under one of them.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
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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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The Entrepreneurial Spirit Freelancers have to be self-starters and adept at managing their time, clients and resources effectively.—
Heidi Davidson,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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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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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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Following the Altadena tour controversy, Harry and Meghan were hit with more bad publicity in the form of a lengthy and scathing cover story in Vanity Fair, which depicted Harry as a native, shallow and lonely figure who needs his wife to be the go-getter who earns them money.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
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With her love for learning and a go-getter attitude, Leilani is definitely a rising star.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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