1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
In that shuttering, America withdrew its helping hand to the world, its most potent and effective marquee for its values of caring, helping, educating and uplifting.
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Llewellyn King, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The Peach & Lily Retinal for All Renewing Serum pairs 0.1% retinal (a more potent form of retinol, Dr. Lal says) with 0.3% ectoin to help cushion the effects of this powerhouse ingredient.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Shakespeare spilled some of his most potent ink over the question, and while Tucker, Matthews, and their ensemble touch that potency, there remains in their Henry IV a Falstaffian portion of fierce, funny, multifaceted life still waiting to be tapped.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
But given how potent this flu season has already proved to be, officials say those who have yet to be vaccinated should consider doing so.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Llewellyn King, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The Peach & Lily Retinal for All Renewing Serum pairs 0.1% retinal (a more potent form of retinol, Dr. Lal says) with 0.3% ectoin to help cushion the effects of this powerhouse ingredient.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Shakespeare spilled some of his most potent ink over the question, and while Tucker, Matthews, and their ensemble touch that potency, there remains in their Henry IV a Falstaffian portion of fierce, funny, multifaceted life still waiting to be tapped.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
But given how potent this flu season has already proved to be, officials say those who have yet to be vaccinated should consider doing so.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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This show is effectively an anthology drama, with each new edition following a different set of rich tourists and well-meaning service industry employees at high-end international resorts.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a slice of rich irony, OpenAI itself began to whine a couple of weeks ago when a Chinese rival, DeepSeek, garnered sudden attention.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to uncover more details — a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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His motivation could be to control something very powerful or just to slow down OpenAI in order to allow XAI to improve—seize the new market opportunity—or to break up OpenAI and render his competition obsolete.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Future Perfect Explore the big, complicated problems the world faces and the most efficient ways to solve them.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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Seniors Taylor Jones and Rori Harmon are excellent on the defensive end, and junior Kyla Oldacre is a quick, efficient bucket off the bench.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Other attractions help put the eventful Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s in perspective by referencing influential historical figures and locations in Harlem.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Daigneault was an influential voice in the team’s developmental plan.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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That, right there, is an example of effective marketing.—
Paul McClure
February 16,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps not, but Ukraine seeks robust security guarantees from its Western partners and the capacity to defend itself in the future, should Russia decide to invade again.—
Keith Gessen,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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For that reason, WOAH recommends robust testing to rule out silent spread of the disease.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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