as in highflyers
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 powerhouses
The young alto player convened a sextet of young powerhouses at the WDCB stage before linking up with trumpeter Victor Garcia’s septet at the Von Freeman stage later in the afternoon.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Michigan State University, the University of Nebraska, Northwestern University, Cornell University, the University of Southern California and Duke University are among other research powerhouses announcing major spending budget reductions.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Alabama, one of college football’s biggest powerhouses over the last decade or so, failed to make the College Football Playoff last year in its first season since Saban retired.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Actually, said Publico, Sayin fueled their growth as coaches, partly enabling them to attend practices at powerhouses such as Oregon, Alabama, Georgia and Texas over the past four springs.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
These tiny powerhouses can boost your nutrition while lending a unique texture to your recipes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Its jelly-like formula uses skincare powerhouses like hydrolyzed collagen and niacinamide to plump up the skin, smooth texture, and boost radiance.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Georgia and Alabama, perennial powerhouses, are positioned to challenge for conference supremacy, while Ohio State and Penn State remain elite threats in the Big Ten.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Michigan State University, the University of Nebraska, Northwestern University, Cornell University, the University of Southern California and Duke University are among other research powerhouses announcing major spending budget reductions.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Alabama, one of college football’s biggest powerhouses over the last decade or so, failed to make the College Football Playoff last year in its first season since Saban retired.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Actually, said Publico, Sayin fueled their growth as coaches, partly enabling them to attend practices at powerhouses such as Oregon, Alabama, Georgia and Texas over the past four springs.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
These tiny powerhouses can boost your nutrition while lending a unique texture to your recipes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Its jelly-like formula uses skincare powerhouses like hydrolyzed collagen and niacinamide to plump up the skin, smooth texture, and boost radiance.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Georgia and Alabama, perennial powerhouses, are positioned to challenge for conference supremacy, while Ohio State and Penn State remain elite threats in the Big Ten.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouses
Noun
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Thinking about a never-ending task list can lead some high achievers to paralysis.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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By combining coaching, speaking, digital content, and podcast appearances, Crone resonates more deeply with high achievers seeking more than external rewards.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Powerhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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