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as in powerhouses
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 beauties
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 hummers
Feeding Hummingbirds in Winter Serious birders often keep their hummingbird feeders up year-round in hopes of seeing rare winter hummers.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
On chilly mornings, the hummers will flock to feeders at the first hint of daylight to drink the high-energy nectar.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Learn the simple steps for cleaning a hummingbird feeder and how often it should be done to have healthy, happy hummers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
On chilly mornings, the hummers will flock to feeders at the first hint of daylight to drink the high-energy nectar.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Learn the simple steps for cleaning a hummingbird feeder and how often it should be done to have healthy, happy hummers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hummers
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His show represents one of the most significant archives of conversations with major literary powerhouses from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Three global powerhouses will call Kansas City home this summer.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Allow yourself to experience these beauties while still keeping your feet on the ground of reality.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Allow yourself to experience these beauties while still keeping your feet on the ground of 3-D reality.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jake LaRavia was destined to play for the LA Lakers, the team of his father's youth, closing a family loop of boyhood dreams and untimely death, Gregg Doyel writes.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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After 50 years of helping skaters achieve their dreams, the man who was always behind the scenes got to live his.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whether from Grandma's backyard or the local famers' market, fresh peaches are the key to this simple pie.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Groceries are a steak, chicken sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, lettuce, cheese, two bags of birdseed, coffee, peaches, lemons, limes, ice-cream sandwiches, tomatoes, spinach, broth, onions, and the aforementioned wine.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
4 Feb. 2026
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Build two roses, a bouquet of daisies and lavender, or two sunflowers.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hummers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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