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 data center race looks like a powerful force to drive more investment into the nation’s energy system, and Wall Street types are confident there’s no shortage of capital poised to pour in.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Ronald Reagan’s America sets the stage for Mario Cuomo, the son of Italian immigrants who rose to become Governor of New York and, in his defining 1984 DNC speech, offered a powerful vision of leadership rooted in compassion.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
And the powerful big-money programs of the Southeastern Conference should want no part of the Wildcats right now.
—Eric Olson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Denver hosted the powerful Georgia defensive tackle on a top-30 visit.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Ronald Reagan’s America sets the stage for Mario Cuomo, the son of Italian immigrants who rose to become Governor of New York and, in his defining 1984 DNC speech, offered a powerful vision of leadership rooted in compassion.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
And the powerful big-money programs of the Southeastern Conference should want no part of the Wildcats right now.
—Eric Olson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Denver hosted the powerful Georgia defensive tackle on a top-30 visit.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
Adjective
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Only when more members and influential insiders demand better of one another as a matter of course, before things go sideways, will there be fewer political self-detonations and shattered lives.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Featuring comedy legends and late-night insiders, this sharp, entertaining documentary reveals how presidential impressions became one of America’s most influential, and surprisingly powerful, forms of political storytelling.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most significant and widespread threat arrives after dark.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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When fully extended, the robot grows from 28 to 50 inches (711 to 1,270 mm) in length, a significant reach for a 110-lb (50-kg) machine that folds down to a size small enough to fit in airline luggage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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My co-driver is super important.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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