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 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

Will Sauron be as dynamic ruling from Mordor rather than walking among the other characters?

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Gibbs and McCaffrey reach TD milestones Two of the NFL’s most dynamic running backs reached impressive milestones.

— Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

While Bass’ campaign mounted a vigorous media outreach effort in English and Spanish, her own attempts to court Latino voters kept backfiring.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
However, removing these roses frees up space, reduces fungal disease and makes room for vigorous varieties that bring pure joy.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

The bank says demand for ships remains robust and the stock is too cheap to ignore.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Puna has a fusion feel , sliding flavors and spices from Munoz’s international travels into Peruvian classics like a robust sudado, and zippy ceviche.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

But the churn rate for teachers isn’t necessarily an issue, according to Robert Pondiscio, a senior fellow at the prominent conservative-leaning think tank American Enterprise Institute, who wrote a book on the school.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

What to do nearby The reason many people come to this area—situated about 16 miles outside of Zion National Park—is to explore the slot canyons, waterfalls, and viewpoints in one of the US's most famous national parks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The 2027 event combines over six minutes of totality with some of the very best weather prospects possible, while 2028 offers over five minutes of totality above some of the world's most famous wildernesses and cityscapes.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

Laser cooling slowed the atoms, and evaporative cooling removed the most energetic ones, allowing the remaining atoms to form a condensate inside an optical dipole trap.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The energetic forward missed the first nine games of the season because of swelling in his left knee.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

At the beginning of the book, Pritam recalls a remark by renowned Indian writer Khushwant Singh, who joked that the story of Pritam’s life was so uneventful that it could be written on the back of a raseedi ticket (revenue stamp).

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026
Outside of his professional pursuits, Herrmann serves on the board of The Irving Penn Foundation, which champions the work of the renowned photographer.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of renowned

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