as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of potency
For all the praise lauded on Liverpool for their attacking potency, their intensity out of possession should not be underestimated in their hunt for silverware this season.
—
James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Yes, but: Not long afterward, senators passed legislation upping the maximum potency of low-THC oil available through Georgia's medical marijuana program.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
As such, selling on these channels—or multiple of these channels for maximum potency—is the most fruitful and cost-effective way to reach Gen Z in one fell swoop.
—Roy Avidor, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike hemp shops, licensed marijuana shops may sell only to adults 21 and over, must limit their window advertising, must meet expensive licensing and security requirements, and must test and label their products for potency and purity.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potency
James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Yes, but: Not long afterward, senators passed legislation upping the maximum potency of low-THC oil available through Georgia's medical marijuana program.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
As such, selling on these channels—or multiple of these channels for maximum potency—is the most fruitful and cost-effective way to reach Gen Z in one fell swoop.
—Roy Avidor, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike hemp shops, licensed marijuana shops may sell only to adults 21 and over, must limit their window advertising, must meet expensive licensing and security requirements, and must test and label their products for potency and purity.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
Noun
-
Natural gas has the opportunity to compete with coal, diesel, and other inefficient power sources across the globe, delivering cleaner and cheaper power.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
-
Nearly half a million homes and businesses also lost power.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Haidt then gave us the helpful analogy of the emotional elephant for System 1 and the rational rider for System 2, illustrating that the enormity and strength of the elephant suggest that when the elephant and rider are in conflict, the elephant always wins.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Agam’s absence left a gaping hole in her family, but her siblings carried her strength.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Similarly, the magnetic fields release their energy by producing these jets.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Tuesday's vote could be the first measure of Trump's popularity and Democrats' energy after the election five months ago.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Building the muscle and reclaiming your power to make things happen only requires a willingness to start.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
-
Another way to relax your muscles and mind is to take a warm bath without Epsom salts.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
And does any provider genuinely have the capacity, trust, and technology to dominate the entire ecosystem? MORE FOR YOU FBI Confirms Chrome, Edge, Safari Warning—Stop Using These Websites Things Are Bad At Tesla.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
The slot will be allocated to vessels based on cargo condition and capacity.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share