high-powered

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Recent Examples of high-powered The Patriots’ offense was not as efficient or high-powered in last Sunday’s win over the Falcons when Stevenson and Boutte were not on the field. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 Michelle is high-powered enough to have appeared on the covers of Time and Forbes, and to have been photographed with another famous Michelle (Obama). Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025 Through three weeks, University City boasted one of the most efficient and high-powered offenses in San Diego County. Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025 Meyers would help make the Minnesota offense one of the most high-powered and dangerous in the NFL. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-powered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-powered
Adjective
  • Renewables require a more dynamic grid, more energy storage, and a wider range of power sources to compensate for their intermittency.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
  • This week, Metro is set to unveil the first part of a nine-mile subway under Wilshire, one of the most dynamic and traffic-clogged stretches of Los Angeles.
    National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • After a brief interlude of distracted play, the game got vigorous and testy.
    Chang-rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Compact determinate tomato varieties, such as ‘Patio’, require much less space than a vigorous indeterminate grape tomato, such as ‘Valentine’.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.
    Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
  • Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Harbour The Harbour will be an outdoor theme park with both wet and dry experiences inspired by Asia's most energetic cities.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • The awkward catching-up process turns into energetic conversations about race, relationships, class, status and rehabilitation, then shifts to deep familial spiritual bonding.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • The multi-bedroom residences provide space for kids to spread out, and the resort offers fun and educational activities through the Ritz-Carlton’s renowned Ambassadors of the Environment program.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • Yet Obama was an early and forceful critic of that tendency.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
  • The forceful drives turned into desperation jumpers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-powered. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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