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
Over the years, Netflix evolved into a digital powerhouse, transforming the way audiences consume content.
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Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Palm Tree Crew, the global lifestyle and entertainment company founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, is partnering with MGM Resorts and hospitality powerhouse Tao Group to launch Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The Swiss luxury stock gained 16% on the day, while the European Stoxx luxury index added 6.9% as positive sentiment filtered through to fashion powerhouses LVMH , Hermes , Kering , Moncler and Burberry .
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
But the observing potential of this astronomical powerhouse will be significantly curtailed if the hydrogen project, called INNA, receives a go ahead, Xavier Barcons, ESO's Director General, told Space.com.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Palm Tree Crew, the global lifestyle and entertainment company founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, is partnering with MGM Resorts and hospitality powerhouse Tao Group to launch Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The Swiss luxury stock gained 16% on the day, while the European Stoxx luxury index added 6.9% as positive sentiment filtered through to fashion powerhouses LVMH , Hermes , Kering , Moncler and Burberry .
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
But the observing potential of this astronomical powerhouse will be significantly curtailed if the hydrogen project, called INNA, receives a go ahead, Xavier Barcons, ESO's Director General, told Space.com.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouse
Noun
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The second Inclusion List also names 25 top achievers across inclusion metrics and 50 new winners for 2023 cinema.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Most athletes are already very high achievers and expect a lot from themselves.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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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.—
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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 29 Jan. 2025.
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