How to Use potency in a Sentence

potency

noun

• The potency of her words changed many minds in the audience that night.
• Any vitamin of high potency should only be taken in the proper dosage.
• Sesame oil comes in a range of hues, potencies and uses.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
• After five straight seasons of the Dodgers leading the league in scoring, the team’s potency at the plate is in doubt.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
• There was also no record of the potency of the cannabis products used and whether they were smoked or eaten.
  — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Nov. 2023
• Higher dosage and higher potency of the statin may have more of an effect.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 July 2023
• Sealed in a cool, dark place, whole spices last 2 to 3 years, while ground spices begin to lose their potency within a year or two.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
• The exact dosage and potency depends on the type and brand of contraceptive.
  — Christine Yu, Outside Online, 23 Mar. 2023
• One of the greatest dangers of fentanyl is its potency.
  — Courtney Kan, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2022
• For her, vinegar’s potency has much less to do with wellness than with the pursuit of flavor.
  — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
• At 100 times the potency of heroin, fentanyl kills fast.
  — Tamara Kerrill Field, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Feb. 2023
• Turner could also take some of the potency out of Gloria’s recent tougher-on-crime stand.
  — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
• Those patients have access to cannabis products with higher THC potency and cannabis in pill or tablet form, and can buy up to five ounces a month.
  — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2023
• And so the news from Maui carried a potency beyond even the devastating tally of deaths.
  — Time, 15 Aug. 2023
• From great taste to reliable potency, our Delta 8 gummies will become your go-to choice for all your THC needs.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
• Democrats who still deny the political potency of crime should take a hard look at the race for mayor of Chicago.
  — wsj.com, 4 Apr. 2023
• Kelela – ‘Raven’ The last time Kelela released an album was in 2017, and due to the potency of Raven, the long hiatus was definitely for good reason.
  — Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023
• These numbers speak to the potency of the honey, and are a sign that they’ve been tested for quality assurance.
  — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
• To top it off, the serum’s amber glass bottle protects the formula from UV lights and maintains its potency.
  — Brittany Johnson, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2024
• Most anglers credit this bait’s potency to that unique sound.
  — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• Economists tend to agree that the peso’s current potency is a sign of a healthy economy.
  — Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
• Another topic that has come up in other states is a push to limit the potency of pot, which can reach 80% or higher.
  — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2023
• All three numbers speak to the potency of the manuka honey—the higher the number, the more concentrated the health-boosting compounds.
  — Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2023
• Shi was living at the temple when Li arrived to film, though was unconvinced by the actor’s true potency.
  — Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 June 2023
• While the jury remains out on the potential potency of Jesuit’s attack, there’s pieces to like.
  — Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2023
• Depending on potency, leave on for two to five minutes.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Dec. 2022
• The rise of conspiracy theories in the wake of the pandemic has added to the potency of the far-right threat, according to analysts.
  — Erika Solomon, New York Times, 20 June 2023
• For the most part, though, director Mei Ann Teo smartly leans on the potency of Sayet’s storytelling prowess.
  — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
• Keep in mind that crushing tablets or opening capsules can affect the efficacy and potency of the drug.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
• Without the clean air and pure water of Switzerland’s high-elevation landscape, those herbs just wouldn’t have the same potency.
  — Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2022

Last Updated: 3 May 2024