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
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Recent Examples of powerful
The montage of each literal deputy of each gang’s boss feels like a bit of a rush job that accidentally flattens the narrative a bit here, but the bigger point is well taken: There’s no army more powerful than the army of the overlooked.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Even in a right-leaning state, with powerful Republican leaders supporting the initiative, the vote against it was 65% to 35%.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Qatari leaders face the prospect of a hawkish Trump presidency and more powerful Republican lawmakers with little tolerance for rounds of unsuccessful talks or patience with the kingdom’s role as a go-between for militants.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Our physical workplaces can be powerful spaces for overcoming these differences.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Even in a right-leaning state, with powerful Republican leaders supporting the initiative, the vote against it was 65% to 35%.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Qatari leaders face the prospect of a hawkish Trump presidency and more powerful Republican lawmakers with little tolerance for rounds of unsuccessful talks or patience with the kingdom’s role as a go-between for militants.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Our physical workplaces can be powerful spaces for overcoming these differences.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The nation’s most influential newspaper has essentially anointed Newsom as the leader of resistance to Trump, which is not a bad start on a 2028 campaign for the presidency, especially now that Vice President Kamala Harris is out of the way — if, indeed, that’s Newsom’s unstated ambition.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Elias: ‘California Forever’ ballot measure could’ve been hugely influential Elias: California’s Nov. 5 ballot not lacking for consequential issues One thing that’s for sure is Newsom will not have much influence over the race to replace him.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 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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Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Several fossil teeth dating back 1.77 million years hold some important clues into our ape and human origins.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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