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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While the powerful Santa Ana winds that fueled the blaze have started to subside, the National Weather Service warns that wildfire risks remain high due to low humidity levels.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Thus was born the hybrid architecture of today’s F.B.I.: part law-enforcement agency, part domestic-intelligence agency, with a single powerful director at the top.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Republicans are seeking to exploit a powerful backlash against transgender rights that analysts say helped drive GOP gains in the recent election.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, in the era of the high-performance blender—kitchen appliances with motors powerful enough to move a small boat—a blender can do a whole lot more than just blend.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Thus was born the hybrid architecture of today’s F.B.I.: part law-enforcement agency, part domestic-intelligence agency, with a single powerful director at the top.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Republicans are seeking to exploit a powerful backlash against transgender rights that analysts say helped drive GOP gains in the recent election.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, in the era of the high-performance blender—kitchen appliances with motors powerful enough to move a small boat—a blender can do a whole lot more than just blend.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beginning In the 1970s, AWB became an influential act in funk and soul, admired by the likes of Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Ben E King, and topping both the Hot 100 and R&B charts.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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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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And Donna, perhaps the most important player in all of this is Joni Ernst who has met with him.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important?American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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