powerful
adjective
pow·er·ful
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl 
1
: having great power, prestige, or influence
a powerful leader
2
: leading to many or important deductions
a powerful set of postulates
Examples of powerful in a Sentence
The country is becoming more and more powerful.
powerful drugs that attack cancer cells
The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers.
The perfume has a powerful smell.
It's a very powerful movie.
The dog has a powerful body.
She has a powerful voice.
The weapons are very powerful.
The aardvark uses its powerful claws to dig for food.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Trump remains probably the most powerful card in Netanyahu’s political deck – but as close history shows, that may not be enough to grant him a winning hand.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
In addition to these benefits, vitamin A—when paired with vitamin C—acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects from damage caused by free radicals.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
This rapid deepening makes the storm unusually powerful, generating high winds, heavy precipitation, and dangerous travel conditions in a short period of time.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerful. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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pow·er·ful
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