powerful
adjective
pow·er·ful
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl 
1
: having great power, prestige, or influence
a powerful leader
2
: leading to many or important deductions
a powerful set of postulates
Examples of powerful in a Sentence
The country is becoming more and more powerful.
powerful drugs that attack cancer cells
The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers.
The perfume has a powerful smell.
It's a very powerful movie.
The dog has a powerful body.
She has a powerful voice.
The weapons are very powerful.
The aardvark uses its powerful claws to dig for food.
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Astute Analytica says the global heritage tourism market is fueled by the financially powerful 50+ demographic's surging demand for authentic cultural experiences.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
That is very powerful, not to be so influenced by trends or actually knowing what's right for you and owning that and what works for you.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Singapore was ranked as having the most powerful passport in the world for 2026, earning the top spot for the third year in a row.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
That is very powerful, not to be so influenced by trends or actually knowing what's right for you and owning that and what works for you.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Singapore was ranked as having the most powerful passport in the world for 2026, earning the top spot for the third year in a row.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerful. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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