high-powered

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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 Michelle is high-powered enough to have appeared on the covers of Time and Forbes, and to have been photographed with another famous Michelle (Obama). Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 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 Meyers would help make the Minnesota offense one of the most high-powered and dangerous in the NFL. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-powered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-powered
Adjective
  • The 2019 Kennedy Center honoree, a protege of the late Leonard Bernstein, was a gifted pianist known for his exuberant compositions and ability to break down musical genres, and in particular, his dynamic interpretations of Gustav Mahler.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Nowhere is that dynamic more legible than in the figure of podcaster Theo Von.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Climbing hydrangeas are vigorous growers and sometimes require a heavier hand to keep them trained to their trellis.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Pruning the plants is also essential to keep the vigorous growth under control.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Leveraging this method has long been awaited by cosmologists, but only in recent years has data for both the CMB and for large-scale structure surveys become robust enough to yield a meaningful result like this.
    Big Think, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
  • But as China has remained comparatively insulated amid the historic disruption of global oil markets – even clocking robust growth in the first quarter of 2026 – Xi and his planners appear even more assured in their strategy.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Amid widespread reconsideration of prominent people accused of wrongdoing, some wondered whether Jackson might disappear from playlists.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson, Judge Reinhold, Tracy Morgan and Kenan Thompson were among the prominent entertainers, comedians and actors who stepped out to celebrate Murphy at AFI's event.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Acclaimed Barcelona interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán was responsible for the interior spaces and he was clearly inspired by the legend of the hotel and some of its most famous guests, including Picasso, Mata Hari, Dalí, Lorca, and Hemingway.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Music zines often had the same format, columns from semi-famous punks, interviews with up-and-coming bands, record reviews, and, always shunted to the back, zine reviews.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj and Yoonchae Jeong of KATSEYE give an energetic performance during their weekend 2 set at Coachella in Indio, California, on April 17.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Adept at skilfully maneuvering guests and their belongings around the estate’s cobbles and dirt tracks on golf buggies, Sao Lourenco’s energetic team of young, enthusiastic staff provide warm-hearted service with care and charisma.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • One is Henry Jarecki, a renowned psychiatrist.
    Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
  • West Wittering beach is a renowned bird-watching destination.
    Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument.
    Ediberto Roman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to forceful statements from family members, a 10-page motion to deny bail was filed by Yolo County District Jeff Reisig prior to the hearing.
    Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026

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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-powered. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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