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
These small, oily fish are nutritional powerhouses loaded with omega-3s, vitamin D, and other nutrients.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
McNulty notes that Broadway is still the place acting powerhouses like Adrien Brody, John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf go in search of the kind of depthy material increasingly unavailable onscreen.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The numbers The Flyers and Hurricanes are both powerhouses in their own zones, with just five total goals between their Defensive Ratings.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The site also had storage facilities, powerhouses, landfills, burning grounds and waste treatment facilities.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Brunswick Islands Flanked by two vacation powerhouses, Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, the six beaches that make up the Brunswick Islands are a welcome escape.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But, hey, this was to be expected from a meeting of two Central Division powerhouses.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Not only the threat from the traditional powerhouses of McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull but also that posed by a teammate and direct rival – something Russell thrives on.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The two economic powerhouses are now locked in a fierce scramble over limited available supplies, mainly from Russia and, to a lesser extent, Saudi Arabia.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
McNulty notes that Broadway is still the place acting powerhouses like Adrien Brody, John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf go in search of the kind of depthy material increasingly unavailable onscreen.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The numbers The Flyers and Hurricanes are both powerhouses in their own zones, with just five total goals between their Defensive Ratings.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The site also had storage facilities, powerhouses, landfills, burning grounds and waste treatment facilities.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Brunswick Islands Flanked by two vacation powerhouses, Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, the six beaches that make up the Brunswick Islands are a welcome escape.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But, hey, this was to be expected from a meeting of two Central Division powerhouses.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Not only the threat from the traditional powerhouses of McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull but also that posed by a teammate and direct rival – something Russell thrives on.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The two economic powerhouses are now locked in a fierce scramble over limited available supplies, mainly from Russia and, to a lesser extent, Saudi Arabia.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Apr. 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
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The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
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 4 May. 2026.
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