hummers

noun

plural of hummer
1
as in powerhouses
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired he's a real hummer when it comes to getting new clients for his advertising agency

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2
as in beauties
something very good of its kind this is the author's first mystery novel, and it's a hummer

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Recent Examples of hummers The nectar might contain some toxins, but the hummers and moths don’t drink enough to be harmed. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 My cardinal flowers and trumpet creepers are blooming right now, which the hummers and insects love. — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 That's a safer way to catch hummers' attention. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 Juegoal Window Hummingbird Feeder Window hummingbird feeders are an extra-fun way to watch the birds at home, attracting hummers for an up-close view. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 On chilly mornings, the hummers will flock to feeders at the first hint of daylight to drink the high-energy nectar. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hummers
  1. powerhouses
  2. beauties
  3. dreams
  4. wonders
  5. peaches
  6. daisies
Noun
  • 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
Definition of powerhouses
Noun
  • These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • The heated pool at the Sebastian is the stuff of ski town dreams, with a waterfall, stone galore, multiple hot tubs, and servers who bring snacks and cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In turn, Kerr also etched himself into the hearts of Braves fans through his story of working at a convenience store and movie theatre before chasing his baseball dreams one last time.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • This legendary hotel is part safari experience, part luxury resort, and within a stone’s throw of Victoria Falls, offering guests complimentary VIP access to one of the world’s seven natural wonders.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Still one wonders about the defense after Teoscar Hernández misplayed a Michael Harris II double into a triple in the fifth inning before Kris Bubic threw a wild pitch to plate the go-ahead run.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • The pastries feature flaky, crisp puff pastry wrapped around sweet peaches and a creamy cheese filling.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Add berries, peaches, or another favorite fruit for sweetness and fiber.
    — Elizabeth Gall, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaches
Noun
  • Cheerful images of daisies and sunflowers, culled from hardware store seed packets and perfume advertisements, sit alongside micrographs of cells and other elements invisible to the naked eye.
    — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Newly interested in landscape design, Kim’s mother also cultivated the property’s garden, grooming its old red pine tree and planting the grounds with tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of daisies

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“Hummers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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