as in influential
having great power or influence
a powerful producer in the music business who is considered responsible for the careers of several superstars
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Recent Examples of powerful
The film begins in a Turkish military barrack, where Osman, a sensitive young conscript, forms a quiet but powerful bond with his superior, Ziya.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Sheridan has become the most powerful creative visionary in all of entertainment, and there's not a close second.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Optimism over artificial intelligence has also injected a degree of uncertainty about the job market due to the investment required to develop it and because the powerful technology could alter or even replace some jobs.
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Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
That's what makes this question so powerful coming from a kid.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Sheridan has become the most powerful creative visionary in all of entertainment, and there's not a close second.
—
David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Optimism over artificial intelligence has also injected a degree of uncertainty about the job market due to the investment required to develop it and because the powerful technology could alter or even replace some jobs.
—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
That's what makes this question so powerful coming from a kid.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.
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Critically, Tehran must contend with hardliners firmly entrenched within the regime, including influential figures who have fiercely opposed the terms of the current agreement with Washington and have previously attempted to sabotage diplomacy to push for war.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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The Gulf of Masirah was also the most important ASWH habitat.
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
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