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
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Recent Examples of potency
The evening proved that Kahan's stardom is directly linked to how he is tapped into concisely expressing his soul's rawest potency.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
June through August is roasting hot from Valletta through Naples, with the coastal breeze bringing some relief, but days on or in the water are deceptive to the UVA rays’ potency.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
If that version is approved, state regulators would be required to limit the potency of marijuana flower to 30% THC, while cannabis concentrates would be capped at 60%.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The deaths of co-stars Hardwick and Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn, are acknowledged, adding an emotional potency that King of the Hill is better equipped to handle than, say, Happy Gilmore 2 was able to integrate its own brushes with cast mortality.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
June through August is roasting hot from Valletta through Naples, with the coastal breeze bringing some relief, but days on or in the water are deceptive to the UVA rays’ potency.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
If that version is approved, state regulators would be required to limit the potency of marijuana flower to 30% THC, while cannabis concentrates would be capped at 60%.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The deaths of co-stars Hardwick and Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn, are acknowledged, adding an emotional potency that King of the Hill is better equipped to handle than, say, Happy Gilmore 2 was able to integrate its own brushes with cast mortality.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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Hall 6 puts yachts between 65 and 115 feet in the spotlight with a solid selection of superyachts, multihulls in both sail and power, and a special area for superboats and tenders to complement the parent yachts.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Join us in San Francisco to see hosts Katie Drummond, Michael Calore, and Lauren Goode shed light on the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley.—
WIRED Staff,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Futu’s Chen says the company remains committed to global expansion, pointing to its strength in developing new products and services such as cryptocurrency trading.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The company tends to settle for mid-tier brands and celebrities in their marketing, straying from its core strength in winterwear, Jiang added.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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For years, the energy system has suffered from a lack of maintenance and investment.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Tehran has long used its geography to shape energy and trade flows.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Those with the condition are particularly vulnerable to bleeds in their joints, muscles and internal organs, causing pain, swelling and joint damage.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Long before the snow fell, the very memory of that place could prime their bodies for hardship, raising metabolism, warming the blood, preparing muscles to endure.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The automaker has slowed production and delayed capacity expansions at factories in China, Reuters reported in June.—
Qiaoyi Li,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Google will also lower battery capacity dynamically as the cell ages, which may be frustrating, but at least there won't be any sudden nasty surprises down the road.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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