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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is acquiring powerful new surveillance tools to identify and monitor people.
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Barnes started the drive with four carries for 38 yards, then Braelon Tate (Legacy) subbed in and finished it with three carries, including a powerful 14-yard touchdown run.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
They are joined by an all-star ensemble playing some of the most powerful political figures from 19th-century America.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
This is going to be the most powerful way to reduce obesity rates.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Barnes started the drive with four carries for 38 yards, then Braelon Tate (Legacy) subbed in and finished it with three carries, including a powerful 14-yard touchdown run.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
They are joined by an all-star ensemble playing some of the most powerful political figures from 19th-century America.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
This is going to be the most powerful way to reduce obesity rates.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
Adjective
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The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier this week has evoked divisive reflections across the United States toward one of Washington's most influential figures of the century.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This development poses potentially significant implications for American travelers and the airline industry dependent on reliable air transportation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But despite strong technical progress, widespread adoption remains challenging due to cost, infrastructure demands, and limited technological maturity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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