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Recent Examples of potently
Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.
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Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The nothing moment with Strickland shows how he has clearly been permanently altered by this situation, which fits with the closing segments focused on the long-term impact on Wilson’s family and perhaps most potently, on Cash, who still lives in the same apartment.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Over the course of its five-season run, Stranger Things repeatedly found ways to resurrect Eighties culture, perhaps no more potently than through its many memorable needle drops.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
His commentary across the film, which potently mixes 16mm film and contemporary digital imagery that encompass the multiple eras of Adrian’s life, switches between adoration and regret befitting a father still contending with such a devastating loss.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The nothing moment with Strickland shows how he has clearly been permanently altered by this situation, which fits with the closing segments focused on the long-term impact on Wilson’s family and perhaps most potently, on Cash, who still lives in the same apartment.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Over the course of its five-season run, Stranger Things repeatedly found ways to resurrect Eighties culture, perhaps no more potently than through its many memorable needle drops.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
His commentary across the film, which potently mixes 16mm film and contemporary digital imagery that encompass the multiple eras of Adrian’s life, switches between adoration and regret befitting a father still contending with such a devastating loss.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potently
Adverb
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Amazon, after Jeff Bezos passed the CEO baton to Andy Jassy, moved aggressively into advertising.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some officers are biased, aggressively asking overly personal questions, attempting to provoke you.—
Jack Bernard,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Overall, this combination of soft, complex malt with good hop character that’s strong but not too assertively bitter is dry, spicy, fruity and highly bubbly and carbonated.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Taste and add salt and pepper; the milk should be assertively seasoned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The club’s victorious April surely has the attention of a duo with deep pockets.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prying him away from the desert would surely take a massive offer, and Diamondbacks boss Mike Hazen likely wouldn’t bite unless Mayer was included in the deal, or if not him then one or more of the club’s top young pitchers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Others have emphatically said that mental health is not an excuse for domestic violence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fitzpatrick's ability to flush the disappointing bogey on the 72nd hole and immediately answer with a 4-iron for the ages minutes later in the playoff against Scheffler emphatically shows the 31-year-old deserves the 'elite' title next to his name.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Asian markets closed solidly up and Europe was flat in early trading.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Local 217 and a vice president of its international group, said the union represents about 1,000 workers in the solidly Democratic 1st Congressional District of Hartford and 26 other communities.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Even with modern comforts such as a pool and gym, the atmosphere is resolutely agricultural.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Magyar’s campaign has been rigidly domestic.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now, when a ball-strike call is challenged, the strike zone will be rigidly defined based on a batter’s height.—
Juliette Arcodia,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Potently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potently. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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