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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The company says the flight validates its work on aerodynamics, high-power electric propulsion, and flight control software.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 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
Police were responding to a domestic disturbance on the 26000 block of Kathy Street when they were met with gunfire from a reported high-power assault rifle from inside the residence through a window.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 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
Police were responding to a domestic disturbance on the 26000 block of Kathy Street when they were met with gunfire from a reported high-power assault rifle from inside the residence through a window.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-powered. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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