SELF-STARTERS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

self-starters

noun

plural of self-starter

as in powerhouses

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-starters The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype. — 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 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

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powerhouses

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It’s been two weeks since the start of the 2026–27 La Liga season, and we’ve already been treated to some dominant displays by Spain’s two powerhouses, Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Those who spent any of their past few evenings at The Battery enjoyed two of the National League’s powerhouses dueling.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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