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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With that impressive feat, the vocal powerhouse has now racked up 99 nominations.
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Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Assuming this school is a powerhouse in at least one major sport, what would be the benefit to join?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Unlike recent years, which saw newcomers like Curaçao, Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia enter the mix, the 67th edition of the tournament will focus on the four traditional powerhouses of the Caribbean baseball world—Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Cher is an undeniable powerhouse with a record-breaking career spanning over seven decades in entertainment.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Assuming this school is a powerhouse in at least one major sport, what would be the benefit to join?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Unlike recent years, which saw newcomers like Curaçao, Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia enter the mix, the 67th edition of the tournament will focus on the four traditional powerhouses of the Caribbean baseball world—Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Cher is an undeniable powerhouse with a record-breaking career spanning over seven decades in entertainment.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 10 Feb. 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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