1
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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2
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
This potent serum has two types of vitamin c derivatives, kojic acid, and oryzanol to penetrate the skin deeply while maintaining hydration and radiance.
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Scientific evidence shows fentanyl, a potent opioid, does not cause overdoses through casual skin contact or brief airborne exposure in typical field scenarios.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Lead is a potent neurotoxin associated with developmental problems in children.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Without regular testing and surveys, no one can be sure if the drug supply has become more potent, or if people are using it in riskier ways, Arnaiz said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Scientific evidence shows fentanyl, a potent opioid, does not cause overdoses through casual skin contact or brief airborne exposure in typical field scenarios.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Lead is a potent neurotoxin associated with developmental problems in children.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Without regular testing and surveys, no one can be sure if the drug supply has become more potent, or if people are using it in riskier ways, Arnaiz said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potent
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Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Key Takeaways As a low-glycemic-index fruit, dates are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, offering potential health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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Third, tech oligarchs’ platforms have become increasingly powerful relative to the public infrastructures of states, since the latter have become utterly dependent on the former, even at the level of national security.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For many creatives, the fear of being ‘cancelled’ or blacklisted from the industry is often more powerful than their fear of remaining in an abusive environment.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Biomimicry often fails when the design is too large, Hassanalian says, but is most efficient on the microscale.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Nanometer processes refer to chip manufacturing technology, with smaller nodes typically enabling faster and more efficient semiconductors.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Lost in all the offense was the strong pitching performance from Tyson Bobo, who won his second game in the playoffs and improved to 6-3 on the season.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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De Zerbi has been in the job for less than two months but quickly forged a strong bond with his players, as shown by those full-time scenes.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Some of the most influential American innovations began as side projects, accidents, or niche engineering solutions before quietly changing how people communicate, travel, work, eat, and survive.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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State senators and friends hailed outgoing Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney on Wednesday as a living legend ahead of his retirement after 46 years as one of the most influential players at the state Capitol.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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The ordinance also banned possession of automatic weapons, overriding a newly effective state law that allowed it.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Thankfully, one of the most effective ways to clean a faucet head involves no more than a little white vinegar and some household tools.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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For this market, Logitech developed the Signature Comfort Plus Series for Business, which not only provides employees with a more comfortable keyboard and mouse but also offers a more secure and robust wireless connection and simplified product management.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Headquartered in Berlin, JustWatch serves over 50 million monthly users with a robust guide to streaming movie and TV programming.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Like many other young jazz artists of the period, however, he was deeply affected, not only by the playing, but by the lifestyles of the older beboppers who were his significant influences, many of whom had become addicted to drugs.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Financing for the homes, however, is still a significant hurdle.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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“Potent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potent. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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