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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 At the same time, gluten formation when the dough is mixed helps create the strength needed to trap those air pockets. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025 Five minutes of backward walking added to a daily routine can provide measurable benefits to strength and balance, particularly in older adults or those recovering from injury. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 Sunday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that Melissa found new strength and had evolved from a Category 3 hurricane into a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph. Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025 Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a major Category 4 hurricane, gathering strength in the Caribbean and threatening Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strength
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strength
Noun
  • Zebra mussels can completely clog water intake structures and affect public water supplies, power generation and many other industries.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From playing catch-up to running in parallel Despite early limitations in solver speed, mesh handling, and model stability, Duan states that cloud-native architectures and AI now give Chinese CAE firms a rare opportunity to turn the tables on industry leaders.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The church burned in a 2019 fire, set by a teenager, that caused $15,000 worth of damage and the pandemic rocked the house of worship’s stability, according to local news reports.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This distilled into denim bottoms that reflected the material’s sturdiness, which moved with a flourish.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Schwinn Koen is a favorite of mine for its sturdiness, adjustability, and ergonomic design.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Regular exercise trains your muscles to pull oxygen from your blood, which reduces heart rate, inflammation and stress.
    Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Brand equity and relevance need to be fed over time, as they are considered notions of quality and reliability by clients, informing their purchasing choices.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The businesses surviving today are those making hard decisions now—about sourcing, shipping, and paying for reliability.
    Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strength. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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