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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Notre Dame went ahead with a powerful, 2-yard rush by Jeremiyah Love, who broke four tackles to reach the goal line.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Wildfires have ravaged the Pacific Palisades neighborhood west of downtown amid powerful winds and an overtaxed water supply.
—Isaiah Murtaugh, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least six people.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
The fires were caused by a combination of dry conditions and powerful winds and are having a huge effect far beyond the danger zones.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Wildfires have ravaged the Pacific Palisades neighborhood west of downtown amid powerful winds and an overtaxed water supply.
—Isaiah Murtaugh, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least six people.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
The fires were caused by a combination of dry conditions and powerful winds and are having a huge effect far beyond the danger zones.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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Photograph courtesy American Genre Film Archive Since the nineteen-seventies, Jonathan Rosenbaum has been among the most influential and authoritative of film critics.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Here’s are some of the most influential products and key trends from this year’s show.Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In leadership, this truth is even more significant.Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The committee ushered in the use of quadrants over their summer meetings, which was the most significant change for this season.Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 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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Under the Lanham Act, proof of intentional infringement is important for such cases to be awarded in punitive damage—meaning that $53.6 million of the original award will not be granted.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Customizable options, such as adjustable waistbands will also be important.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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