as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
hired a self-starter who instantly saw what needed to be done, and did it
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Recent Examples of self-starter
The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.
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Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The company introduced patent technologies, such as, the electric self-starter, mass production breakthroughs, and automatic transmissions – making modern transportation accessible.
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CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Builders epitomize attributes like risk taking, a sense of agency and a self-starter attitude, says Ritterbush.
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Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
20 Nov. 2025
Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
Many young self-starters like Chea long viewed the tech industry, with its gaudy salaries, legendary perks, nimble management and sprawling campuses, as a sort of professional wonderland.
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Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Nov. 2024
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Problem solvers and self-starters should consider brands that are receptive to owner input.
—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The company introduced patent technologies, such as, the electric self-starter, mass production breakthroughs, and automatic transmissions – making modern transportation accessible.
—
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Builders epitomize attributes like risk taking, a sense of agency and a self-starter attitude, says Ritterbush.
—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
20 Nov. 2025
Creative people who are self-starters are going to be fine.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
Many young self-starters like Chea long viewed the tech industry, with its gaudy salaries, legendary perks, nimble management and sprawling campuses, as a sort of professional wonderland.
—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-starter
powerhouse
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Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.
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Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.
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“Self-starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-starter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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