as in influential
having great power or influence
a powerful producer in the music business who is considered responsible for the careers of several superstars
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powerful groups
a powerful argument
a compelling argument
an influential argument
a convincing argument
an effective argument
a forceful argument
a powerful incentive
a potent incentive
a compelling incentive
a strong incentive
an effective incentive
a valuable incentive
a powerful weapon
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Recent Examples of powerful
Both electric models received top-tier reviews for their capabilities, thanks to ground clearance, design and powerful electric motors.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Modern medicine now offers safe, effective tools to treat obesity—from life-saving bariatric surgery to powerful new medications.
—Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
The other one is: These systems are very powerful, and like any tool, they can be deployed for good as well as ill.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 July 2025
This Summer Personal branding is one of the most powerful ways to reach your goals.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Modern medicine now offers safe, effective tools to treat obesity—from life-saving bariatric surgery to powerful new medications.
—Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
The other one is: These systems are very powerful, and like any tool, they can be deployed for good as well as ill.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 July 2025
This Summer Personal branding is one of the most powerful ways to reach your goals.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
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As the platform nears its 15th anniversary, Instagram is launching a bold new campaign called ANYWAY—a global creative movement co-created with some of today’s most influential artists, including Tyler,The Creator, Rosalía, Fred Again.., Cole Bennett, Clint 419, Nadia Lee Cohen, and Slawn.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Keen, one of the most influential artists in Texas history, has a ranch outside Kerrville.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the monsoon: Phoenix heats up, but significant rain is missing in the forecast Before Phoenix gets soaked, it gets scorched.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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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This is important, because academic research has shown that financial literacy educational programs need to generate a sense of excitement in order to have an impact.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Moist soil is important; however, areas where moisture accumulates during the winter are not suitable as this will make the tubers rot.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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