as in influential
having great power or influence
a powerful producer in the music business who is considered responsible for the careers of several superstars
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powerful groups
a powerful argument
a compelling argument
an influential argument
a convincing argument
an effective argument
a forceful argument
a powerful incentive
a potent incentive
a compelling incentive
a strong incentive
an effective incentive
a valuable incentive
a powerful weapon
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Recent Examples of powerful
There's a reason Spider-Man comic books have always sold better than Doctor Strange ones: Peter Parker is a relatable kid thrust into an impossible situation, not an impossibly powerful being thrust into bizarre situations.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Another neutrino telescope called IceCube has been looking for the particles in Antarctica for more than a decade and has not found anything as powerful.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The internet and social media gives you a lot of attention, which is adjacent but not quite as powerful.
—Stuart Miller, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
The Tampa rapper used her time to deliver a powerful message.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Another neutrino telescope called IceCube has been looking for the particles in Antarctica for more than a decade and has not found anything as powerful.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The internet and social media gives you a lot of attention, which is adjacent but not quite as powerful.
—Stuart Miller, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
The Tampa rapper used her time to deliver a powerful message.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
Adjective
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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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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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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
Adjective
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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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In conceiving the Broadway musical for the big screen, director Chu knew how important the number was.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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More News: Legendary Singer Announced As Grand Marshal For Atlanta Motor Speedway With a 36-race season ahead, this is an important part of the season where momentum can be found for the lucky driver that finishes first.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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