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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hummer
Noun
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Google, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, had grown from a search engine into a global technology powerhouse with products like Android, YouTube, and Google Cloud.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025 -
The vocal powerhouse and everyone’s favorite elusive chanteuse announced on Monday (July 21) that her 16th studio album will be out on Sept. 26.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Just 45 minutes south of Lisbon, this port town has become one of the most talked-about retirement spots in the country, known for its sheer beauty and proximity to the city.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Noun
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For us, the dream meal starts with their heirloom tomato gazpacho, a pitch-perfect pairing of sweet and tangy.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Today, birth rates have been declining, yet Disney has built its audience by charming generations of adults into holding onto the wonder and whimsy of childhood.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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Costa Rica is an ecological marvel with jungles, rainforests, and active volcanoes, and people from all over the world come here for yoga or surfing retreats.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The home itself is a marvel of Italian architecture and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, a one bedroom guest house and so much more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Additional programs include a mandala art and dot painting class, a painting English roses and daisies class and Latin dance.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Potted Shasta daisies perform best with morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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This isn't necessarily surprising, as some pop-cultural phenomenons have had generation-spanning appeal before.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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These tribes took notice of the phenomenon called the Gould Belt, a string of stars that trace the path of the Milky Way.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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Dear Abby: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Hummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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