HIGH-POWERED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

high-powered

adjective

Definition of high-powered

as in dynamic

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Recent Examples of high-powered The Patriots’ offense was not as efficient or high-powered in last Sunday’s win over the Falcons when Stevenson and Boutte were not on the field. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 Through three weeks, University City boasted one of the most efficient and high-powered offenses in San Diego County. — Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025 Explore displays of vintage and high-powered automobiles, sip on craft beers, enjoy shopping local boutiques and let the kids enjoy family-friendly activities such as face painting, a petting zoo and more. — Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 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

Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.

— Hannah Harper, Health, 1 July 2026
However, beginning in the late 1950s, advancing spacecraft technology allowed scientists to study planets, moons and smaller bodies up close, revealing worlds far more diverse and dynamic than could be seen through telescopes alone.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Germany, with its robust manufacturing economy, ramped up its defense spending with a clear path to reaching the 5% target.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Though famous for his love of real-world filmmaking, for shooting on location and doing effects in camera, not in post-production, Nolan likes to point out that his films have won three visual effects Oscars.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Brazil were energetic and vertical, Vinicius Junior and Rayan stretched their opponents and Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner was just reward.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of renowned

Adjective

Andrew Raftery Two forceful exhibitions have shown how Indian artists and presses met the cultural upheaval of the nineteenth century with lithographic prints that rendered Hindu gods more approachable and helped to galvanize national identity.

— The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
His sending-off yesterday after opening the scoring in an impressive, if scrappy, round-of-32 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina was arguably less forceful than Lionel Messi’s unpunished challenge in Argentina’s opening match.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Definition of forceful

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