as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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Recent Examples of potency
Some critics have interpreted the ending as a glib last-minute twist that threatens to neutralize the story’s potency and dismisses the seriousness of the movie’s premise.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Shirley Jackson's prose is like a really great old whiskey and has that kind of potency to intoxicate.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Essential oils are not regulated for safety and potency by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
To boost its potency, researchers from the Department of Bioscience and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan developed new, stronger forms of the vitamin.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Shirley Jackson's prose is like a really great old whiskey and has that kind of potency to intoxicate.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Essential oils are not regulated for safety and potency by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
To boost its potency, researchers from the Department of Bioscience and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan developed new, stronger forms of the vitamin.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
Noun
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Satire is brilliant for exposing the folly of humans, especially those in power and those working in bad faith—the hypocrites and the frauds—and can be particularly potent when set in irrational or dystopic times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2022 as a hybrid application, integrating a messaging service with a helpline for people to report issues with utility services, such as power outages and water disruptions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The good news for the coach is that Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski have both returned from their muscle injuries.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because CoQ10 levels naturally dip with age, and may drop even more with certain medications, many people reach for supplements, which are often marketed for heart health, energy, muscle recovery and even brain protection.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Their 14,700-capacity stadium has plenty of old-school charm but badly needs modernisation.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The system’s ability to seamlessly coordinate with these diverse assets demonstrated its capacity for intelligent, integrated mission solutioning, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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