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
This is followed by a total lunar eclipse in the same sign, bringing significant changes and powerful endings to this area of your life.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Humanitarian officials and locals say almost two years after a powerful tremor hit the western city of Herat, many villages are still recovering and living in temporary structures.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
But use of the powerful legal tool extends to far more cases than Spears’s, and are often far less public.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Shorter days and less powerful sun mean these can go right out in the open with no need for shade.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Humanitarian officials and locals say almost two years after a powerful tremor hit the western city of Herat, many villages are still recovering and living in temporary structures.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
But use of the powerful legal tool extends to far more cases than Spears’s, and are often far less public.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Shorter days and less powerful sun mean these can go right out in the open with no need for shade.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
Adjective
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She is widely considered to be one of the most influential artists of this generation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Highlighting 500 schools that cultivate successful, high-earning and influential graduates from diverse economic backgrounds, the University of Kentucky secured the 233rd spot on Forbes' list.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The aircraft represents a significant investment of about $200 million for a single plane.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hydration is important, but having to carry around a water bottle everywhere—especially while traveling—can be a real nuisance.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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An important moment in the packed 3 day event was hearing from Noble Prize winner and ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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