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
Energy and Commerce Committee Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), a powerhouse who led the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee, did not seek reelection in 2024, setting off a competitive race between Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Bob Latta (R-OH).
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
The video game industry in Utah has become a powerhouse, growing more than 230% in the last decade and bringing in more than $2.3 billion in revenue last year.
—Chris Dilella,andrea Day, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Universal’s Wicked also remains a powerhouse and is on course to earn another $32.7 million in its third weekend.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Another company that also experienced a transformation and has delivered massive gains is Netflix, which went from renting out DVDs by mail to becoming a streaming and original content powerhouse that has upended Hollywood.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
The video game industry in Utah has become a powerhouse, growing more than 230% in the last decade and bringing in more than $2.3 billion in revenue last year.
—Chris Dilella,andrea Day, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Universal’s Wicked also remains a powerhouse and is on course to earn another $32.7 million in its third weekend.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Another company that also experienced a transformation and has delivered massive gains is Netflix, which went from renting out DVDs by mail to becoming a streaming and original content powerhouse that has upended Hollywood.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
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But the pandemic fundamentally changed the way people think about their work life, and some high achievers are realizing that taking a sabbatical may actually be a good idea.Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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High achievers know that networking doesn’t just mean making small talk and handing out business cards at events.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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For those artsy side hustlers who want to lean into their graphic design abilities, consider creating graphic templates for websites and social media and selling them on sites like Canva and Etsy.Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neil, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, responds to the abuse by becoming a promiscuous hustler.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 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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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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Offer appropriate praise directed at the child, without bringing up to their go-getter siblings or top-of-the-class cousins.Wayne Parker, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouse. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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