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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Incidentally, their highest tally of 27 was clocked up six days earlier, in the goalless draw with Cape Verde — albeit with much less attacking potency.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Aromatherapy and pheromone products can vary based on a number of factors, including potency and your dog’s sensitivities.
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Mercury News,
2 July 2026
According to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, cannabis flower harvested in the 1990s averaged around 5% THC; by 2022, the state’s average flower potency had climbed to roughly 21%, with some strains tested as high as 35%.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In addition to its effectiveness, the supplements are USP Verified, meaning they have been independently tested for quality, purity, and potency.
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Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Aromatherapy and pheromone products can vary based on a number of factors, including potency and your dog’s sensitivities.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
According to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, cannabis flower harvested in the 1990s averaged around 5% THC; by 2022, the state’s average flower potency had climbed to roughly 21%, with some strains tested as high as 35%.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In addition to its effectiveness, the supplements are USP Verified, meaning they have been independently tested for quality, purity, and potency.
—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potency. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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