PUISSANT Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

puissant

adjective

ˈpwi-sᵊnt

Definition of puissant

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 The show is light on tech, but the accompanying images (video design by Stefano DeCarli) pour through as addendums to Felder’s puissant passion of Liszt’s Liebesträume or Beethoven’s Für Elise and land with great effect. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026 Coffee gave us the Enlightenment, and insurance, and the most puissant bop of summer 2024. — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2025

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Adjective

So the Armani Beauty team took the time to build a present, long-lasting, powerful scent.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
This formula is light as a feather and hydrating, sort of like a hyaluronic acid serum that’s powerful yet quick to sink into the skin.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

Another throughline for popular progressive candidates is the backing of Hasan Piker, who has become one of the most influential voices in the current wave of democratic socialist victories.

— Mikayla Price, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Graves, who chairs the influential House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has been hailed for bringing money back to Kansas City and his district, but also faced criticism for being unavailable to constituents.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of influential

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Viridi stated that the partnership represents a significant step in its mission to bring safe, reliable battery energy storage to the infrastructure applications that matter most, from grid modernization research to real-world utility deployment.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
The Braves have made a second significant deal ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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