powerfully
adverb
pow·er·ful·ly
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-f(ə-)lē 
: in a powerful manner
She expressed her opinions very powerfully.
: to a strong or powerful extent
a powerfully moving film
a powerfully aromatic dish
a powerfully built athlete
He was powerfully influenced by their advice.
Neither words nor the most detailed painting can evoke a moment of vanished time as powerfully and as completely as a good photograph.—
Beaumont Newhall
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With first-class production values, a big name in the creative team and a powerfully tragic dimension, Skylight Music Theatre's new musical hits like a haymaker.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2024
From Bill Plaschke: Two weeks after sinking into a murky abyss, the legend of Shohei Ohtani has suddenly come up for air, surfacing powerfully through a thick layer of felonious lies and criminal deceit.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shared purpose binds individuals together more powerfully than just mutual benefits.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As elsewhere, Dune 2 is performing especially powerfully on Imax.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Geiger says that even nondairy options can add up to 12 grams of protein per one half-cup serving and won’t be nearly as powerfully flavored as its cheesier counterpart.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024
Our authentic professional relationships powerfully contribute to fulfilling this desire.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
How Nutmeg Can Make a Child High Nutmeg is a popular and powerfully flavored spice—a tiny bit goes a long way.
—Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Laura Dern, at least, is powerfully fervid as Linda, who wants the town to be brought in line with her progressive politics.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2024
From Bill Plaschke: Two weeks after sinking into a murky abyss, the legend of Shohei Ohtani has suddenly come up for air, surfacing powerfully through a thick layer of felonious lies and criminal deceit.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shared purpose binds individuals together more powerfully than just mutual benefits.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
As elsewhere, Dune 2 is performing especially powerfully on Imax.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Geiger says that even nondairy options can add up to 12 grams of protein per one half-cup serving and won’t be nearly as powerfully flavored as its cheesier counterpart.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024
Our authentic professional relationships powerfully contribute to fulfilling this desire.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
How Nutmeg Can Make a Child High Nutmeg is a popular and powerfully flavored spice—a tiny bit goes a long way.
—Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Laura Dern, at least, is powerfully fervid as Linda, who wants the town to be brought in line with her progressive politics.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerfully. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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