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as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
this is the author's first mystery novel, and it's a hummer
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Noun
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Phillips’ San Jose powerhouse began the season looking like – and being ranked as – the best team in the nation.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025 -
The Aerogarden is a small-but-mighty powerhouse with a hydroponic system and an adjustable grow light that stretches up to 24 inches—perfect for towering basil and ambitious tomato plants.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ulta is the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., and this is considered the biggest exclusive hair launch in its history.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Valenti is Vogue’s former senior beauty editor.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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In 1881, a young businessman named John Taylor moved from Columbus, Ohio, to Kansas City with a dream of starting his own store.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Working with an entertainment group can offer you resources and creative teams to bring your dreams to life.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The addition of Robinson could do wonders for them on that part.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is one of the few Roman marvels in Croatia that has been entirely repurposed.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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Much like Stonehenge, the monolithic statues at Easter Island, and other premodern engineering marvels, much of Machu Picchu’s construction remains shrouded in mystery.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s gerbera daisies and a really pretty flower called liatris that’s like a bright purple.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Certain feathers take on a bright or yellow-green appearance, due to a phenomenon known as biofluorescence.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The phenomenon is worldwide given the inexorable rise of streaming platforms, changing consumer habits and other factors.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Miss Boots is a healthy 11-year-old sweetheart that loves playing and curling up right next to you on the couch or bed.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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Howard married Cheryl Alley, his high school sweetheart, in 1975.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Hummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummer. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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