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as in powerful
having great power or influence
one of the mighty leaders of the U.S. financial world
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2
as in huge
unusually large
a mighty castle towered over everything nearby
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as in extremely
to a great degree
we were mighty hungry after raking leaves all afternoon
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Recent Examples of mighty
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
But once the last of three non-sequential episodes sent to critics featured a great guest appearance by Parker Young, that comparison was mighty obvious as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The music was a mighty task, so Ludwig Göransson studied the history of the blues, even taking a trip to Memphis to do a research tour with his father, a blues guitar player.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Just don’t forget to use labels to identify contents quickly and ensure there are no mix-ups (quick-cook vs. old-fashioned grits can look mighty similar in a dimly lit kitchen).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
But once the last of three non-sequential episodes sent to critics featured a great guest appearance by Parker Young, that comparison was mighty obvious as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mighty
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The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters blast worked to fully extinguish the fire.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role, which is among the most powerful federal prosecutor positions in the country.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the time the teams play, Mikel Arteta’s side will either be in a buoyant mood, having edged past Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final in Munich, or flat, their season of huge promise having failed to deliver silverware.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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That plan was ultimately dumped due to the huge costs — with one estimate of a $92-million price tag — and other logistical issues.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This moisturizing sunscreen is extremely hydrating, thanks to familiar ingredients such as ectoin, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and red algae—and, depending on your skin type, can satisfy both a.m. moisturizer and sunscreen steps.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Anthony Milewski is the founder of The Oregon Group and an influential figure in the mining, metals and energy industries.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, pipeline commentary, especially expectations for its GLP-1 pill , also will be influential.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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So far, a handful of notable companies are on board, including gaming giant Razer.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Now, just six weeks away from the prestigious U.S. Open, another major course, the Oakmont Country Club, is dealing with the aftermath of a giant storm.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Chobani broke ground on a very, very big natural foods plant in Rome, New York, after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a press conference about the company's long-term investment late last month.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The woman who until very recently managed Santee’s day-to-day affairs is getting a severance payment worth more than $131,000.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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But seeing the slow nature of gigantic bureaucratic machines such as these, this is not enough to move beyond policy to practice.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Bucks predictably got a massive game from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 36 points to go with 12 rebounds, but the absence of their point guard, Lillard, was a gigantic blow.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Mighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mighty. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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