as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
claimed that an alliance would have a collective potence far greater than that of any individual nation
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Noun
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Stem cell skincare products set out to harness the innate power of stem cells, which are naturally found in skin, to slow signs of aging.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Then came an almighty, barely believable surge spearheaded by Ngumoha, and if the VAR intervention was the slice of good fortune Forest needed, what happened next summed up everything about the power of those towards the top.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gone are the days when stars seemed to go from strength to strength — when Tom Hanks, for instance, followed Philadelphia with Forrest Gump, and Forrest Gump with Apollo 13, and Apollo 13 with Toy Story.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Like the single-leg stand, the sit-to-stand can also help test leg strength and endurance.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The institute will consolidate Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) broad expertise in energy technologies, computing, grid science, and cybersecurity to develop next-generation infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and reliable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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In these cases, a few medications can improve symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depression, and low energy.—
Doru Paul,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Or some kind of former potency the Playgirl spread had for him.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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This will also increase the potency of green tea while providing the benefits of lemon water simultaneously.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Potence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potence. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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