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
Germany is also a manufacturing powerhouse, with a broad stable of big brand names including BMW, Mercedes, Adidas and Hugo Boss.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Overall, Ukraine's exports rose 15% year-over-year to $41.6 billion, with maritime trade surging to 87.2 from 54.8 million metric tons in 2023, reinforcing Ukraine's position as a global agricultural export powerhouse.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
With Pixar still carrying the reputation of being a powerhouse for thematically-rich stories, this film should be a must-watch for families and science fans of all ages.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Gabby Gabriel Gabby Gabriel is the Founder of GAB Inc, a global marketing powerhouse trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands, renowned for its innovative techniques reshaping the world of storytelling and entertainment.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Overall, Ukraine's exports rose 15% year-over-year to $41.6 billion, with maritime trade surging to 87.2 from 54.8 million metric tons in 2023, reinforcing Ukraine's position as a global agricultural export powerhouse.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
With Pixar still carrying the reputation of being a powerhouse for thematically-rich stories, this film should be a must-watch for families and science fans of all ages.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Gabby Gabriel Gabby Gabriel is the Founder of GAB Inc, a global marketing powerhouse trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands, renowned for its innovative techniques reshaping the world of storytelling and entertainment.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
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Experts have found that many anorexia patients are high achievers who set nearly impossible standards for themselves.Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
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The octet of Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will be recognized as the main group of achievers.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
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In the nineteen-nineties, a half-dozen or so hustlers emerged from the rubble of the old system to exploit their proximity to Boris Yeltsin and his family to snatch up invaluable state properties––oil fields, mines, television stations––at knockoff prices.David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Melvin Combs, a small-time hustler, was introduced to selling heroin when Lucas fronted him several kilos from his Golden Triangle connection.airmail.news, airmail.news, 16 Nov. 2024
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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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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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Beyond skills, consider how to pinpoint self-starters who are hungry to learn and embrace a changing workplace and diverse workforce.Kathleen Duffy, Forbes, 30 Sep. 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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With her love for learning and a go-getter attitude, Leilani is definitely a rising star.The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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In nature, most seed dispersal techniques are due to external factors – wind, animals, fire, gravity – but this remarkable little prickly go-getter native to the Mediterranean has found its own way of getting the job done.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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