as in achievers
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 powerhouses
When these two cosmic powerhouses collide in a square, the tension can feel like a tug-of-war between action and emotion.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Arrizurieta said the area’s current problems stem from rising rents and the type of tenants that can afford to take up shop in the area — mainly, banks and other national powerhouses.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Some foods are nutritional powerhouses that leave the others in their dust.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In a tournament lacking a Cinderella, the Final Four is packed with powerhouses.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
But that was the peak of positivity for the USMNT during their games against the two European powerhouses, getting blown out in the end 5-2 by Belgium before continuing the losing ways against Portugal on Tuesday night.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s the fun of powerhouses coming up against one another.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In a tournament lacking a Cinderella, the Final Four is packed with powerhouses.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
In an appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the two comedy powerhouses reminisced on their respective series hits.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Arrizurieta said the area’s current problems stem from rising rents and the type of tenants that can afford to take up shop in the area — mainly, banks and other national powerhouses.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Some foods are nutritional powerhouses that leave the others in their dust.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
In a tournament lacking a Cinderella, the Final Four is packed with powerhouses.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
But that was the peak of positivity for the USMNT during their games against the two European powerhouses, getting blown out in the end 5-2 by Belgium before continuing the losing ways against Portugal on Tuesday night.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s the fun of powerhouses coming up against one another.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In a tournament lacking a Cinderella, the Final Four is packed with powerhouses.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
In an appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the two comedy powerhouses reminisced on their respective series hits.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerhouses
Noun
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Those teams comprising the list aren’t just over-achievers making a magical run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ankrum studies financial arcana such as the Journal of Portfolio Management and seeks out stocks — not sexy highfliers — that are bound to increase in value over the longer haul.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are already apps for booking private jets—FlyHouse delivers a selection of charter aircraft in just 30 seconds, for example—but Revaire also connects you to a network of highfliers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Some people are self-starters, while others require very clear guidelines and goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This means they enjoy being surrounded by go-getters (those who can assert themselves and be unapologetic about doing so).—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Powerhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerhouses. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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