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
But household cleaners are less likely to spoil and more likely to lose their potency.
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Anthropic’s disclosure of Mythos certainly benefits its own publicity efforts ahead of an initial public offering, adding to the mystique around the potency of its technology.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
But the royal gown that the Queen wore in Pakistan is a vivid example of the kind of soft power that can be exerted by a head of state who is otherwise without executive or legislative potency, especially one who takes a keen interest in international affairs, as Elizabeth II clearly did.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Florin Raducioiu, Iain Dowie and Emmanuel Omoyinmi were among the attacking options, but the lack of potency prompted the additions of Hartson and Kitson.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Anthropic’s disclosure of Mythos certainly benefits its own publicity efforts ahead of an initial public offering, adding to the mystique around the potency of its technology.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
But the royal gown that the Queen wore in Pakistan is a vivid example of the kind of soft power that can be exerted by a head of state who is otherwise without executive or legislative potency, especially one who takes a keen interest in international affairs, as Elizabeth II clearly did.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Florin Raducioiu, Iain Dowie and Emmanuel Omoyinmi were among the attacking options, but the lack of potency prompted the additions of Hartson and Kitson.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
Noun
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Nineteen even-strength saves, five power-play saves, no muss, no fuss.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simpson doesn’t have the arm strength or size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The physicality ramped up early in the second period when the B’s fourth line flexed their muscle and cracked Lyon.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The AeroPilates Reformer helps tone muscles, improve flexibility and boost cardio health with customizable intensity for full-body workouts.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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And, despite exponential growth in capacity, the average hard drive’s life span remains just under seven years.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The trucking company believes the industry is experiencing a fundamental shift on the supply side of the market as capacity dwindles further and pricing dynamics improve.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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