go-getters

noun

plural of go-getter
as in powerhouses
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired a go-getter with his sights set on the presidency

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Recent Examples of go-getters Its three young cofounders, Anirudh Sharma, Rahul Rawat and Tanveer Ahmed, are all alums of the 30 Under 30 Asia list (class of 2025), which highlights young go-getters. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Norvell saw characteristics in the right go-getters early on. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 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
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  • Sienna Spiro The British soul singer has been one of the buzziest acts in the industry this year, with a generational voice drawing comparisons to fellow English powerhouses Adele and Amy Winehouse.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Among its biggest winners are vocal powerhouses Adele and Olivia Rodrigo, though the category is not without its surprises.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Go-getters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getters. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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