1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
From postwar liberation to Cold War supremacy, U.S. soft power has never been more potent than when projected onto a movie screen.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
There’s an undercurrent of electricity between her and the ruthless cartel leader (Salma Hayek) using her as a bargaining chip, but Stone is too cowardly to let the hotties smooch, squandering the only energy Lively was able to muster for this potent strain of mess.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Right now, the talk of AI as possibly being able to cure cancer and meanwhile that AI might wipe out humanity provides a potent focus on what AI is and where AI is headed.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The Lions built one of the NFL’s most potent offenses by focusing on the trenches and reimagining the running back room.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
There’s an undercurrent of electricity between her and the ruthless cartel leader (Salma Hayek) using her as a bargaining chip, but Stone is too cowardly to let the hotties smooch, squandering the only energy Lively was able to muster for this potent strain of mess.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Right now, the talk of AI as possibly being able to cure cancer and meanwhile that AI might wipe out humanity provides a potent focus on what AI is and where AI is headed.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The Lions built one of the NFL’s most potent offenses by focusing on the trenches and reimagining the running back room.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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Aruba is culturally rich, with diverse ethnicities and dialects, including one of their native languages, Papiamentu, a common creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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This mix of high tailoring, symbolizing the sharp edge of intellect, with the funk, flair, and rich history of Black style has been well documented.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The annual meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the league's work over the past year, hear from a powerful advocate for Arkansas families and help shape the organization's direction for the future.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Ventura's filing is now widely viewed as the initial string pulled in what has become the unraveling of one of music's most powerful men.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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But the Clippers had no answer for Murray, who was efficient with his shooting, going 17 for 26 from the field and eight for 14 from three-point range.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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That same power play that had been so efficient through the first games of the series.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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The Liverpool academy graduate, then 24, had spoken publicly about his desire to one day captain his boyhood club and had become an increasingly influential and vocal presence in the dressing room.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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There, Francis appointed him as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops—one of the Church's most influential roles.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, my go-to gentle yet effective cleansers are Pavitt’s face wash or IS Clinical’s.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even after the suspension of some tariffs, U.S. consumers face the highest average effective tariff rate since 1909, the Yale Budget Lab found.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Visit the Katy Heritage Museum to see artifacts from those eras and read about the town’s robust history since its settling in the late 1800s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Importantly, the latter car came with a more robust 2.5-liter engine using a seven-bearing crankshaft instead of one with only four main bearings.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The barrier-breaking series revolutionized television and made significant contributions to representation on screen, with Ball's role as the lead seen as groundbreaking for the time.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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