potent

adjective

ˈpō-tᵊnt How to pronounce potent (audio)
Definition of potentnext
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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3
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 nest is redolent of carnivore, a mix of their own potent musk and the stink of blood and decay. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026 Advertisement More than two years later, Zwick, who works as a nurse in New Hampshire, continues to receive weekly infusions of a potent antifungal drug to manage his infection. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 27 Oct. 2026 Its star ingredient is a 12% concentration of L-ascorbic acid—a pure, potent form of vitamin C that brightens the complexion and neutralizes free radicals. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 John’s overall verdict was that the Beats Pill provides a potent mix at a pleasing price—made even more satisfying with this 33% discount at Amazon. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
  1. rich
  2. powerful
  3. efficient
  4. strong
  5. influential
  6. effective
  7. robust
  8. significant
Adjective
  • Counties where richer arrivals or the departure of lower earners drove the improvement were set aside.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Kodal Minerals plans to expand its lithium business across West Africa, betting the gold-rich region can become a major supplier of the battery metal, Reuters reported.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Netanyahu, who has close ties with politically powerful ultra-Orthodox parties, has resisted attempts to end the exemptions.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • And that includes his warning that TV news has been corrupted by the agendas of the powerful, wealthy billionaires who now control a large portion of the media.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • More efficient micro-LED transmitters could eventually help data centers increase communication speeds without relying exclusively on power-hungry lasers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Both Young and Packers quarterback Jordan Love attempted 41 passes, but Jordan Love was more efficient, completing 30 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of efficient
Adjective
  • The scoring system rewarded datasets that produced stronger misalignment while triggering fewer safety warnings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • While Republicans there have a modest registration advantage, Democrats are posting strong numbers in early and mail-in voting.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of strong
Adjective
  • The influential group of Latino lawmakers, many of whom have immigrant or farmworker backgrounds, accounts for nearly a third of the Legislature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • An administration can understand this, but that doesn’t mean influential board members agree.
    — Mac Engel October 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of influential
Adjective
  • Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The effective ground game and fourth-down success helped Kansas run 86 plays to Baylor’s 66.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of effective
Adjective
  • The most robust evidence in the field is a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in 2024, which looked at airflow during mouth occlusion in more than 50 patients.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But Hayden said the Shuckers Union will have a pretty robust sparkling wine menu — one that isn’t just prosecco or just champagne, but the fun sparkling wines found around the world that usually fall in the middle of those two wines’ price points.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Organizations often react by utilizing significant resources to address this one issue while other commitments quietly slip through the cracks.
    — Rohan Joshi, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Detroit’s automakers, particularly GM, were slow to recognize the staying power of hybrids, leaving foreign competitors such as Toyota with a significant advantage.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
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