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
  • Winona Fighter quickly made a name for itself with its dynamic live shows and DIY spirit, which attract large crowds and have drawn the attention of the Summer School founders.
    Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 4 June 2026
  • Around him, Porte’s drums and Martyn’s synths and effects drift and glide; the repetitive structure is reminiscent of club music, but the perpetual slippage signals more dynamic ways of moving.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.
    Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • Heavy pruning may cause the plant to produce excessive new, vigorous branches.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • The modest growth was partly driven by robust investment in data center machinery and equipment, the statistics bureau said.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Before the Seventies, New York’s social safety net was relatively robust.
    Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
  • Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Platini had star quality, but Infantino was an energetic administrator with a noticeable gift for languages.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • We were joined by İsmet Öztanık, the energetic third-generation hotelier behind the Avantgarde Refined brand, which also includes a sister Bodrum property alongside the family’s larger Avantgarde Collection portfolio.
    Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Adjective
  • Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • As a player, Roberto Carlos was renowned for his pace, positioning, and strength and his ability to shut down wingers, especially in one-on-one situations.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • On the recto is the full self-portrait, its face obliterated by the forceful insert of another Rembrandt image.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • In the only matchup that matters for this iteration of the Thunder, Holmgren — thinner, shorter, worse at nearly every attribute, less forceful, less personally invested in their collision than his French counterpart — saw his impact diminished, from All-Star to afterthought.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026

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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-powered. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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