HIGH-POWERED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

high-powered

adjective

Definition of high-powered

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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

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Adjective

Something at home could be bothering you more than you’d like to admit, perhaps a tense family dynamic or the fact that your apartment is a literal mess.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Keeping that cut quality consistent over a full session also relies on active cooling around the transducer and blade area, alongside dynamic output adjustment (rated up to 50W) based on cutting load.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

Puppies should not engage in vigorous tug-of-war games because too much tugging can create jaw or bite problems.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Second, legislation should promote vigorous competition among teams and conferences, not preserve the exclusive club of the current Power Four membership.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

And during a second-quarter earnings call with analysts Thursday, Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman reported that K-beauty momentum continued, with robust double-digit growth in category sales compared to the same period last year.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Its celebrity pedigree is astonishing (spokespersons and fans include Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, Andie MacDowell, Heidi Klum, etc), its offerings are robust, and many, if not most of its products, are five-star successes.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Among the prominent figures was Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The movement thereafter played a prominent role in protests across the United States and in other countries, particularly in the wake of the murders of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd in 2020.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
New York’s famous once clamored for co-ops, where tenants are shareholders with equity rather than individual owners of their apartments outright.

— Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

Greenspan was renowned for his formidable data-crunching capabilities, sharp reading of market psychology, and subtle, often elusive communication style.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The collection, which translated her mental health battles into a universal visual language, became her largest and most renowned body of work.

— Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of renowned

Adjective

Too often, the forceful arguments of Rankine and her peers—and the electric anger of the George Floyd protests—were used by the opportunistic and aggrieved to justify abrupt changes to unprepared institutions.

— Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Certain repetitive bending, twisting or forceful movements may not be advisable.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of forceful

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