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 Scorsese and Schrader formed one of the most potent writing-directing partnerships of the ’70s and ’80s with Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and The Last Temptation of Christ. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 The offense is potent, with additional receivers Sean Tulloch and Mikel Victor, and running back Jayden Ammons. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 This is in part thanks to the potent AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor powering it under the hood, which also clocks up to 50 NPU TOPS. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Sayin, leading a potent Ohio State offense, is also pegged for a top-two spot. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • So these ingredients can significantly boost fiber intake without adding traditional fiber-rich foods.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Norman is the 26th richest member of Congress, including both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to Quiver Quantitative Live Net Worth Tracker's list.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hacking incident Hugging Face was recently at the center of a hacking incident that raised concerns about the rapid evolution of powerful AI and cybersecurity tools.
    — April Roach, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Gayer’s primary concern now is figuring out how to grow the company in an efficient and sustainable way.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Our districts overlapped in western Fairfax County, and among other benefits, jointly led town hall meetings made efficient use of our constituents’ time.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficient
Adjective
  • The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Love the Georgia peach down, but respecting the fidelity of partnership has never been one of her strong points.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of strong
Adjective
  • Iran and Oman have already reached an agreement on their respective shares of the vital economic artery, controversially including revenues associated with its administration, the influential military group told the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
    — Mike Sheen,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has become one of the most influential, and contentious, private sector figures in Ukraine’s war effort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of influential
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  • When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The deal with Porsche will be effective once the Indian software giant completes the acquisition of MHP, which employs around 4,500 people.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of effective
Adjective
  • In recognition of their robust potential and need for more support, Sanfic Industria, the industry section of the Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic), launched the Queer Incubator in 2025.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • However, North Carolina’s community college system, low corporate tax rate, robust logistics infrastructure, and site location ultimately tipped the scales in Davie County’s favor.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • The battle at the University of Costa Rica gained significant attention, with some viewers leaving comments on the videos over the spectacle.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Landsaw says this is the most significant project he's ever worked on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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