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
China remains the global powerhouse in rare earth elements, holding 44 million metric tons and remaining the world's leading rare earths producer.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
On witnessing the explosive growth of Korean cinema over the last three decades — from regional influence to global powerhouse, Kwon says that changes in Korean politics have had a major impact on its cinema.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
In a world where technology is increasingly centralized, Bless is transforming everyday devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—into a collective powerhouse for the internet.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Most prominently, Carr has gone after CBS, demanding that journalistic powerhouse 60 Minutes produce an unedited transcript of their interview with Kamala Harris.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
On witnessing the explosive growth of Korean cinema over the last three decades — from regional influence to global powerhouse, Kwon says that changes in Korean politics have had a major impact on its cinema.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
In a world where technology is increasingly centralized, Bless is transforming everyday devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—into a collective powerhouse for the internet.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Most prominently, Carr has gone after CBS, demanding that journalistic powerhouse 60 Minutes produce an unedited transcript of their interview with Kamala Harris.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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For high achievers working to build their personal brands, the drive to produce more content can often lead to burnout.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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High achievers don’t get burdened with life’s complications like everyone else.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Or there’s Jim Thompson’s 1963 crime novel The Grifters, whose nihilistic hustlers abuse the trust of everyone around them, perpetually working either the short or long con at the expense of real friendships and a real sense of self.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2025
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For side hustlers, upskilling means expanding their repertoire to tap into additional income streams.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
4 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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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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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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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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In these troubled times, Baker’s deft handling of class and power dynamics only becomes more sadly topical, giving us a heroine for our time in Madison’s tinsel-haired, heel-clacking go-getter.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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