POTENT Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

potent

adjective

ˈpō-tᵊnt

Definition of potent

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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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 Artistic hermitude crossed with the guy in aisle five asking you to squeeze this avocado makes for a potent combination. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 Astrologically, solar eclipses are equivalent to a super potent new moon, and are often associated with new beginnings, redirections and chapters that continue developing over time. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Coach Sean McVay already has a potent offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua and running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026 But the politics behind such accusations, however alarmist, are potent. — James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for potent

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Adjective

Designed to be charming and romantic, rooms have a B&B feel with canopy beds, rich drapery, plush chairs, hardwood floors, and walls adorned with chair rail and crown molding.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Each spoonful was rich and silky, with creamy vanilla pudding coating tender banana slices and vanilla wafers that soaked up enough sweetness to become cake-like.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Working with patrons Anadol counters that anyone can have free access to the models his studio develops, and that there's nothing new about contemporary artists' relationships with rich and powerful benefactors.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
As time goes on, there will surely be more supporters – particularly among smaller, less financially powerful member associations – of Infantino’s idea.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

Yet, the activity is orderly, efficient and overwhelmingly positive, the players almost solely concerned with the collective whole.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 30 July 2026
That same efficient localization impacts flexibility, however, and becomes costly when exogenous shocks hit businesses.

— Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of efficient

Adjective

Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

With the rise of modern conservatism in the ’70s and ’80s, Main said influential figures on the right began to approach politics as war.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
In just a few years, TikTok Shop went from an experimental social commerce platform to one of beauty’s most influential discovery engines and a fast-growing sales channel.

— Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of influential

Adjective

Nearly a decade ago, a city task force spurned proposals to ease those restrictions to foster housing development north of Fifth along Washington, said Mooney, who is retiring from the city effective July 31.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
To what extent should the effective use of AI in the application process be applauded?

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

According to park factor, the run-scoring environment at Sutter Health the past two seasons is the second-most robust in the majors, behind only Coors Field.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
For everyone’s peace of mind, robust security measures must be put in place to ensure that only genuine factory software can be installed and that hackers are locked out.

— Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Viridi stated that the partnership represents a significant step in its mission to bring safe, reliable battery energy storage to the infrastructure applications that matter most, from grid modernization research to real-world utility deployment.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
The Braves have made a second significant deal ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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