1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
The Tigers have several potent left-handed sluggers like Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry, and Colt Keith, but outside of Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson, who are their big righties?
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
His backhand was particularly potent, looking even more reliable than Alcaraz’s; one passing shot down the line off that wing sent a message that Alcaraz, who loves to move the contest to the front of the court, would have to think twice about doing so.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
His backhand was particularly potent, looking even more reliable than Alcaraz’s; one passing shot down the line off that wing sent a message that Alcaraz, who loves to move the contest to the front of the court, would have to think twice about doing so.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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Instead, aboard the spacecraft will be twin NASA satellites that will orbit Earth in tandem while studying how the sun's powerful activity can disrupt our planet's magnetosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Envy is a powerful motivator, especially on Wall Street.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Additionally, the liquid form allows for the efficient delivery of probiotics to the gut. 4.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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America’s Founding Fathers had the foresight to recognize that an efficient postal service would be an essential tool of democracy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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For decades since then, Argentinian artists like José Muñoz have been among the most important and influential cartoonists in the world.—
Alex Dueben
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
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After all, such influential MAGA voices as Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon had been insisting for years that Epstein's suicide was suspicious and his powerful associates hidden.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Seniors who participate in the AmeriCorps programs, for example, also are involved in different but related programs that may now be less effective because AmeriCorps dollars provided transportation or other services.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Garbarino is set to replace Rep. Mark Green, who resigned from Congress effective Monday.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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These cultural ties, combined with hundreds of dispensaries, vibrant music, cuisine and a robust wellness infrastructure, make the island uniquely positioned to expand its role in global wellness tourism.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The retreat from a bipartisan tradition of robust foreign aid alone will cause hundreds of thousands of deaths and could lead to millions more in the next few years by some estimates.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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