high-powered
adjective
high-pow·ered
ˈhī-ˈpau̇(-ə)rd 
variants
or less commonly high-power
1
: having great drive, energy, or capacity : dynamic
a high-powered executive
2
: having or conferring great influence
a high-powered job
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In collaboration with Stellant Systems, researchers are prototyping advanced magnetrons that can be combined to reach the necessary high-power thresholds with maximum efficiency.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
In a study, Microsoft scientists sought to overcome those deficiencies by using femtosecond lasers, which fire high-power laser pulses just quadrillionths of a second long.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul Weiss, as the firm is commonly known in corporate circles, is one of the most prestigious and high-powered law firms in the country.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Spas with high-power massage features can make more noise, though, enough to disturb someone else in your room or home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
In a study, Microsoft scientists sought to overcome those deficiencies by using femtosecond lasers, which fire high-power laser pulses just quadrillionths of a second long.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul Weiss, as the firm is commonly known in corporate circles, is one of the most prestigious and high-powered law firms in the country.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Spas with high-power massage features can make more noise, though, enough to disturb someone else in your room or home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-powered. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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