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
As a social media powerhouse, Watanabe is a notable influencer in the fashion and beauty space, having signed global partnerships with brands like Adidas x Ivy Park, Gap, Savage X Fenty, Fendi, and Hugo Boss.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Just last season, perennial powerhouse Oklahoma famously collapsed in the NCAA Semifinal round, ending their historic season without the ultimate crown.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
With the win, Granada moved to 8-2 with wins over North Coast Section powerhouses such as Cardinal Newman, De La Salle, College Park, James Logan and now Pittsburg.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
States like Belgium, which holds the lion’s share of frozen Russian assets (some $193 billion, according to the Institute of Legislative Ideas, a Ukrainian think tank), remain dubious, and backing from economic powerhouses like Germany would be essential for broader European buy-in.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Just last season, perennial powerhouse Oklahoma famously collapsed in the NCAA Semifinal round, ending their historic season without the ultimate crown.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
With the win, Granada moved to 8-2 with wins over North Coast Section powerhouses such as Cardinal Newman, De La Salle, College Park, James Logan and now Pittsburg.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
States like Belgium, which holds the lion’s share of frozen Russian assets (some $193 billion, according to the Institute of Legislative Ideas, a Ukrainian think tank), remain dubious, and backing from economic powerhouses like Germany would be essential for broader European buy-in.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This illusion often manifests in various ways, from networking with high achievers to working at prestigious companies, attending elite schools or being in the same social circles as influential individuals.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Glover furthered his success as Duffy in 1974's Chinatown and hustler James Coburn in 1975's Hard Times.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In fact, recent research from a TurboTax (Intuit) study shows that the majority of side hustlers earn less than $1,000 each month.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 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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Lack Of Initiative Startups need self-starters who can tackle challenges without excessive hand-holding.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Showcase results and achievements Remote roles demand self-starters who can deliver results with minimal oversight.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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The first major blow to Zuckerberg's reputation as a scrappy go-getter who merely had a great idea for a harmless social media site came in 2015, with the first reporting on the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Always act and sound like a go-getter, not a disgruntled employee who wants to leave.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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