powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
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Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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Netflix is set to release a documentary feature on Karol G in 2025, the Colombian powerhouse and the streaming service announced on Monday (Dec. 30).
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Netflix was the breakaway winner among media stocks in 2024, with the streaming powerhouse’s shares up more than 90% over the course of the year.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
The multi-genre powerhouse has now sent 34 tracks to the roster throughout his career.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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A slew of comic powerhouses, including Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman, join forces in this 2016 workplace comedy.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Netflix was the breakaway winner among media stocks in 2024, with the streaming powerhouse’s shares up more than 90% over the course of the year.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
The multi-genre powerhouse has now sent 34 tracks to the roster throughout his career.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Watch Die Hard on Amazon Prime Video Office Christmas Party
A slew of comic powerhouses, including Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman, join forces in this 2016 workplace comedy.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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