1
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up
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2
as in powerful
having great power or influence
a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration
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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription
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Recent Examples of potent
Meanwhile, invest your HSA funds in the stock market to build up a potent tax-advantaged war chest.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Minnesota’s secret stuff was a potent, primal concoction of hustle, grit and determination.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
At the same time, there is no Fed meeting on the calendar for May, removing a potent driver behind mortgage interest rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Not to mention, Minnesota has the most potent offense in the league this season (91 goals) and five of the top 10 scorers, led by Kelly Pannek (33 points in 30 games).
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Minnesota’s secret stuff was a potent, primal concoction of hustle, grit and determination.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
At the same time, there is no Fed meeting on the calendar for May, removing a potent driver behind mortgage interest rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Not to mention, Minnesota has the most potent offense in the league this season (91 goals) and five of the top 10 scorers, led by Kelly Pannek (33 points in 30 games).
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
Adjective
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Disunion is as rich a vein in American political history as union is.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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In its system card for Claude Mythos, for instance, Anthropicresearchers noted that the powerful AI exhibited a strange fondness for the British cultural theorist Mark Fisher.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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To fix that, Fever removed it and replaced it with a motor from a powerful electric dirt bike.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Prioritizing projects near jobs and transit also lowers risk, making financing more efficient and accelerating production.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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These insights into dolphin propulsion offer a promising blueprint for the future of marine engineering, particularly in the development of faster, more energy-efficient underwater robots and advanced turbulence-control systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Jessica Chmielewski, Colleen Gartlan and Ella Riordan led a strong defensive effort in front of Noone.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Over the past five weeks, Rubio, Sessions and influential GOP lobbyist Brian Ballard testified at the foreign-agent trial.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The movie took in $248M global and became one of the most successful and influential horror movies ever.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While many components of Prop 103 have obviously been effective, some have been counterproductive and need reform.—
Steven Bradford,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The company’s goal is to replace sprinklers, which are effective at stopping fires but can also do significant water damage to a property.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Its robust lineup is often highlighted by these in-person events, which fete all manner of talents and their projects, both new and older.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The week the book was published, WGA members were voting to ratify a new contract that includes a bailout of the union’s ailing health fund and significant increases in health insurance costs.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Trump and his backers lost dozens of lawsuits claiming fraud, and numerous recounts, reviews and audits of the election results turned up no signs of significant wrongdoing or error.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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