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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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Charlotte Moore’s decision to quit the BBC has opened up the most powerful creative job in British television — and within minutes speculation was rampant about who could succeed the outgoing content chief.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Meditation, manifestation, and visualization will be powerful tools for you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Research shows self-awareness can be a powerful tool for creating a productive and engaged workforce.
—Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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