homestretch -
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
The sales team knew they were in the homestretch of the year, and worked round the clock to meet their sales targets.
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zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
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swath -
A broad strip or area of something
The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.
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powerhouse -
A person, organization, or thing that is very strong, effective, or influential in a particular field or activity.
The athlete became a powerhouse on the track, winning multiple championships and setting records.
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nuance -
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.
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vitality -
The state of being strong and active; energy
Despite being far older than most of the other runners, Hank's vitality shone through as he completed the marathon.
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druthers -
A person's preference in a matter
If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.
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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
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par -
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.
Since her math test score was below par, she made up her mind to study harder next time.
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clan -
A group of close-knit and interrelated families
The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.
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Incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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offspring -
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.
