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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Recent Examples of powerful
Proponents of a tax on California billionaires vowed on Thursday to move forward with their November ballot measure despite mounting opposition from many of the state’s most powerful political forces.
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Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Her family has not yet heard from him or his wife since two powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela last night.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Another budget-friendly yet powerful carpet cleaner, this is especially effective on pet hair.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Money matters Rick Jackson has spent the past four months arguing a state law that lets a few powerful incumbents raise unlimited campaign cash is unconstitutional.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Her family has not yet heard from him or his wife since two powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela last night.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Another budget-friendly yet powerful carpet cleaner, this is especially effective on pet hair.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Money matters Rick Jackson has spent the past four months arguing a state law that lets a few powerful incumbents raise unlimited campaign cash is unconstitutional.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
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The military plays an influential role in Pakistani politics, and its backing is critical for ruling governments.
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This is a vast nation, complicated and often contradictory, with a history marked by both tragedy and triumph, so this isn’t aiming to be a definitive ranking of the 50 best or most influential American books.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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What are the most important values of the community that the superintendent must honor regardless of pressure or politics?
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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