potence

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce potence (audio)
Definition of potencenext
as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task claimed that an alliance would have a collective potence far greater than that of any individual nation

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  1. power
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. potency
Noun
  • On Sunday night, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax convictions, despite previously promising not to use presidential powers in his son’s criminal cases.
    Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments.
    STEPHEN McGRATH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of power
Noun
  • For example, effectively exfoliating the body of dead skin may require a higher strength of salicylic acid than what’s found in facial products, or even an entirely different ingredient that isn’t recommended for the face.
    Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Risk mitigation is another strength of First Class Automation’s service.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • At a later meeting, Roland Lescure, the industry and energy minister, raised his hand.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If no Democrat comes to Trump’s aid on the things that matter most to him — a safe assumption — then the president cannot afford to lose four votes on executive branch and judicial nominees, or on the reconciliation packages that will address the border, taxes, spending, and energy.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of energy
Noun
  • This formula has visible oil capsules suspended in water for maximum potency—the capsules break upon contact with skin.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • And for the first time since 2021, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen a decrease in the potency of fentanyl pills.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of potency
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“Potence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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