potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce potency (audio)
Definition of potencynext
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 High-potency formulations of marijuana may carry greater risks for problematic use. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Now he will be paired with Currie and the collective potency of Sierra Canyon. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Or rather, the potency of honesty to bring creativity and, yes, the highest intelligence, to AI. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Drug dealers mix fentanyl with other drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, because of its potency and low cost, increasing the risk of a fatal overdose, according to the DEA. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
  1. power
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. muscle
  5. capacity
Noun
  • But The Debut grows to become something altogether wilder, a fire-breathing encomium to the reality-altering power of acting.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Singapore is leveraging its scarce land, energy, and population to bolster its regulatory and agenda-setting power over data centers and sustainability.
    — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • But the country's key stock benchmarks are struggling to reflect that strength, hinting at a festering disconnect between markets and the economy.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • She was invested in young women and keeping the door open for the next generation of leaders, and her advocacy was always about fighting for the strength, intelligence, and dignity of women everywhere.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • That’s where cognition becomes impaired, muscle contraction becomes impaired, and metabolism actually slows.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This might sound simple, but deep breathing delivers oxygen to our muscles, which helps elicit the body’s relaxation response.
    — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • Talent flight across many ASEAN economies prevents them from developing the technocratic capacity needed for advanced technology and energy sectors.
    — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The festival, with a capacity of 80,000 people, also was hit with mud and rain in 2023 as many attendees were trapped on its grounds, where vehicle traffic was temporarily limited and some hiked in the mud to nearby towns.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of capacity

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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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