Examples of potency in a Sentence
The potency of her words changed many minds in the audience that night.
Any vitamin of high potency should only be taken in the proper dosage.
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The high potency of curcumin can increase the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric powders.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Of the pills the Omaha Division seized and tested in 2025, 29% had a potentially lethal amount, a decrease from 76% in 2024, according to Ocken, who said the purity and potency of fentanyl powder is decreasing.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet, while the cultural and political significance of Bad Bunny’s performance cannot be denied, up until the actual halftime show this year, the potency and nuance of his music seemed to get short shrift.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2023, only 31% said the same — even as the potency of products increased.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Of the pills the Omaha Division seized and tested in 2025, 29% had a potentially lethal amount, a decrease from 76% in 2024, according to Ocken, who said the purity and potency of fentanyl powder is decreasing.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet, while the cultural and political significance of Bad Bunny’s performance cannot be denied, up until the actual halftime show this year, the potency and nuance of his music seemed to get short shrift.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2023, only 31% said the same — even as the potency of products increased.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potency. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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potency
noun
po·ten·cy
ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē 
plural potencies
: the quality or state of being potent
vitamins of high potency
especially
: power to bring about a certain result
Medical Definition
potency
noun
po·ten·cy
ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē
plural potencies
: the quality or state of being potent: as
a
: chemical or medicinal strength or efficacy
a drug's potency
b
: the ability to copulate
—usually used of the male
c
: initial inherent capacity for development of a particular kind
cells with a potency for eye formation
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