high-powered

adjective

Definition of high-powerednext
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 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
  1. dynamic
  2. vigorous
  3. robust
  4. prominent
  5. famous
  6. energetic
  7. renowned
  8. forceful
Adjective
  • Some of the most dynamic underclassmen college football has to offer this year come in big, fast and versatile sizes and shapes.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Many airline reward programs — including Delta's SkyMiles, United's MileagePlus and American Airlines' AAdvantage — have adopted some form of dynamic pricing, which bases fares on demand.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • Nolan advances his vision, however crowd-pleasing and anachronistic, with vigorous confidence and unimpeachable clarity.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • Especially in containers and hanging baskets, regular fertilizing is essential for keeping petunias blooming and vigorous all summer long.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of vigorous
Adjective
  • According to park factor, the run-scoring environment at Sutter Health the past two seasons is the second-most robust in the majors, behind only Coors Field.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • For everyone’s peace of mind, robust security measures must be put in place to ensure that only genuine factory software can be installed and that hackers are locked out.
    — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Beth Bourne, one of the most prominent anti-transgender activists in California, is running for the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • One of North Carolina’s most prominent transitional housing programs for women, the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, has just 30 beds.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the accident, and the Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The bull market has chased out two of the most famous shortsellers, Jim Chanos and Nate Anderson.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • Munda, 19, has intermittently trained with the seniors over the past couple of seasons and the energetic midfielder is primed for a loan move in the new season.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • In his view, our cognition, mood, and conscious experience reflect deeper energetic processes — down to the subcellular level.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Pattinson’s role as The Odyssey’s villain marks his second project with the renowned director.
    — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • But that hasn’t stopped one of the country’s increasingly renowned grape-growing regions from punching well above its weight.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of renowned
Adjective
  • Abu Sitta has become one of the most prolific chroniclers of the ongoing Palestinian Nakba and one of the most forceful advocates for Palestinian return.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • The Pilsen alderman representing the 25th Ward, known for his left-wing politics and forceful speeches, called on the board to reject the recommendation.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Definition of forceful

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