POWERHOUSE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

powerhouse

noun

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s

Definition of powerhouse

as in achiever

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 powerhouse Caylee believed in this project from the very beginning and has been instrumental in helping bring it to life as a powerhouse actor and producer. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Miles could’ve also been referring to the prestige given to a powerhouse program like UConn versus TCU, which has only recently started to find success in women’s basketball. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Small but mighty, Parachute’s canelé is a powerhouse of a little treat. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The school, which pulls students from most of Northbrook and a small section of Glenview, is led by principal Mandy Hughes and features a powerhouse debate team that has won 21 state championships and 14 national titles. — Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerhouse

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Noun

Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.

— Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026

Definition of achiever

Noun

There are also still hustlers sitting at the movies with cameras.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Carlyle pitched itself as a local hero in contrast to New York hustlers and greenmailers, replacing its backing from Drexel Burnham’s junk-bond king, Michael Milken, with money from blue-chip names like the Mellon family.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hustler

Noun

The match would often feature the X-Division’s highflyers and provided some heart-stopping moments.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of highflier

Noun

Four school pals — go-getter James (Phinehas Yoon), drop-out Tyler (Mitchell Cole), anxious Fisher (Noah Toth) and creative Day (Akira Jackson) — pile into a Jeep just after college graduation.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
If Pisces was rising on the horizon at your time of birth, your money sector is ruled by go-getter Mars, celestial ruler of the bold and fearless sign of Aries.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of go-getter

Noun

And, finally, Beck breaking free on a run to his left, no defender in sight, for a go-ahead 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Following Siakam’s go-ahead basket, Derrick White missed a long 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have given the Celtics the win.

— Jay King, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026

Definition of go-ahead

Noun

Chelsie Brooks said her husband's truck was parked in the driveway when the live wire came down.

— Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Who was lax in announcing that Con Edison would be doing electrical work in the park and there could be danger of live wires?

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of live wire

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