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
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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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The National Weather Service said apparent tornadoes moved through Western Pennsylvania and that crews were going out Thursday to confirm the reports and determine how powerful any tornadoes were.
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—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 27 June 2024
With looming threats from the Kansas City mob and a very powerful local businessman, Dwight struggles to keep his family and crew safe while keeping track of all his affairs.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2024
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The National Weather Service said apparent tornadoes moved through Western Pennsylvania and that crews were going out Thursday to confirm the reports and determine how powerful any tornadoes were.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024
Why would Ventura, Jones, Liza Gardner, Joie Dickerson-Neal, and a woman who identified as Jane Doe break their silence at a point when Combs remains so powerful not just in hip-hop, but pop culture at large?
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 27 June 2024
With looming threats from the Kansas City mob and a very powerful local businessman, Dwight struggles to keep his family and crew safe while keeping track of all his affairs.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2024
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pow·er·ful
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