Definition of strengthnext

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How does the noun strength contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of strength are energy, force, might, and power. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

When might energy be a better fit than strength?

While in some cases nearly identical to strength, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

When can force be used instead of strength?

Although the words force and strength have much in common, force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

When is it sensible to use might instead of strength?

The words might and strength can be used in similar contexts, but might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

When could power be used to replace strength?

In some situations, the words power and strength are roughly equivalent. However, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of strength Iberdrola’s growing strength comes from its broader global footprint, which includes assets in Europe, North and South America, and Australia, a spokesperson said. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Flexibility and continuous improvement matter, but so does the strength of the relationship. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 In our review, expert Christian de Looper praised the Liberty 5’s noise-cancelling strength. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 It should be done using our economic strength, through our intelligence community. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strength
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strength
Noun
  • State agencies, including the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, have helped local officials with damage assessments and power restoration, among other tasks.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Extra thinking turns into extra reliability only where something outside the model can tell a right answer from a wrong one.
    — Dhyey Mavani, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • One noticeable change was the back end’s relative reliability.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • By investing in the spaces where unhoused New Yorkers seek safety, the city can better meet their physical and emotional needs and ensure every shelter supports their path toward stability and independence.
    — Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Switching to a dedicated court shoe provides the low-profile lateral stability your joints need.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Over the past couple of centuries interest in male muscle development and fitness has peaked during times of economic precarity and conflict.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This year, Chinese researchers unveiled a robotic manta ray powered by muscle taken from a frog and steered with light.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Central bankers, in turn, may examine the jobs report for information on the sturdiness of the labor market.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Foam conjures the fragile sturdiness that characterizes both Hesse’s sculpture and Zambreno’s own vacillation between precarity and privilege.
    — Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strength. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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