high-powered

adjective

Definition of high-powerednext
as in dynamic

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Recent Examples of high-powered The country is essentially the only large-scale producer and processor of heavy rare-earth elements, such as dysprosium and terbium, which are critical for building high-power, high-torque EV motors. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 None, however, come close to the reigning permanent-magnet champ, neodymium iron boron (NdFeB), which dominates high-power applications. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026 The charger’s design and direct DC inputs make the Express Solo about 30 percent cheaper to buy and operate compared to existing high-power chargers, according to the company. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026 The bill, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, regulates the fastest and most high-powered e-bikes, and defines and regulates other micromobility devices, such as scooters, skateboards and unicycles. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-powered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-powered
  1. dynamic
  2. vigorous
  3. robust
  4. prominent
  5. famous
  6. energetic
  7. renowned
  8. forceful
Adjective
  • The curves work well, giving the stadium a dynamic feel that is sorely lacking at Derby, Leicester and their ilk.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Prices continue to grow higher on the primary side as well, and dynamic pricing and higher fees are two of concertgoers’ most frequent complaints about purchasing tickets.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • Beijing would implement more vigorous reform of the country’s household registration system, to allow greater social and economic mobility and establish a stronger social safety net.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • All your zillennial and millennial friends, now adults with car insurance and vigorous SPF routines, have been watching cozy, faintly dissociative teen dramas in order to forget their troubles.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigorous
Adjective
  • Emery knows that his side are robust when battling adversity yet need to find a way to rectify blind spots in their game, such as the tendency to drift through certain matches and against specific tactical challenges.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If growth stays robust and financial conditions remain loose, demand could stay strong enough to keep inflation elevated and force the Federal Reserve to raise rates more than investors currently expect.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Hidemasa Morita, the 31-year-old Japan midfielder signed from Lisbon’s Sporting CP, is struggling to build fitness in pre-season but is expected to be a prominent figure in a holding role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since his primary win, Lahn has met with party leaders and Iowa's prominent industry groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The festival’s legendary Burnt Ends section is famous for programming exciting new filmmakers working with low budgets and unconventional stories.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • Manzambi is seen as dynamic, energetic, a strong ball-carrier and importantly, versatile.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Thanksgiving always has produced an interesting dynamic with five tall, energetic kids circling for a turkey leg.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Much of the home is outfitted with original fixtures and an array of bespoke touches that the renowned architect handcrafted for his family residence.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Built by renowned architect Roger Scott on a deep lot, the property leans more toward forest cabin than tract house.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • What could be a more forceful exhibition of confidence than that?
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • At high levels of perfume oil concentration, though, getting many forceful materials to sit together cleanly is what takes expertise and time.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of forceful

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