Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for potence
Noun
  • Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Boise trustees have the unusual power to increase or decrease property tax collections.
    Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Last year, Law had 13 points (11 goals) in six games for Denver, but saw his role diminish this year due to the potency of four young stars who are headlining the Outlaws offense.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The drugs included protonitazene and metonitazene, two synthetic opioids with respective potencies of 100 and 200 times more powerful than morphine, court documents say.
    David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Potence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potence. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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