as in powerful
having great power or influence
one of the nation's most respected and puissant advocates for the rights of minorities
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Recent Examples of puissant
Quite the puissant power house—this wine includes aromas of lavender and cedar, rum, sultanas, treacle, black cherries, pine cones and orange rind, as well as tastes that include a raspberry flush and flavors of plums, cola, figs, cocoa and black pepper.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puissant
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In the picture, a large brown bear stands at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and Preserve as a sockeye salmon, attempting to make its way over the rapids, lands in the predator’s powerful jaws.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Both continents coexist and compete to produce the most influential companies in financial technology, though the paths taken and outcomes achieved often vary widely.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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One of the most influential figures in cocktail history is David Embury, author of The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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North Korea has made significant advances in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs in the absence of talks.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shane Smith and the Saints and Southall both saw significant rises in prominence afterward, and both of the band’s Nashville openers, Josh Meloy and the Droptines, look poised for breakthroughs.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Puissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puissant. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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