as in influential
having great power or influence
a powerful producer in the music business who is considered responsible for the careers of several superstars
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Recent Examples of powerful
The merger of two of the industry’s most powerful companies—Ticketmaster and Live Nation—created a position of market dominance that critics argue contributed to excessive market concentration.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
These days, Cipriani goes after the richest and most powerful people on earth.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), seen as the most powerful arm of the regime, with both military and economic reach, appears to remain firmly in control and may be in a stronger position than before the conflict, experts say.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Easter is both tender and powerful, reflective and celebratory.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
These days, Cipriani goes after the richest and most powerful people on earth.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), seen as the most powerful arm of the regime, with both military and economic reach, appears to remain firmly in control and may be in a stronger position than before the conflict, experts say.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Easter is both tender and powerful, reflective and celebratory.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerful
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As ideological blocs collapsed, political scientist Samuel Huntington’s influential 1996 book Clash of Civilizations articulated a growing anxiety that globalization would harden into cultural antagonism rather than consensus.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Woods is the most influential figure in golf and has become as recognizable as any athlete in the world.—
R.J. Rico,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leon was seeking gender reassignment surgery, which come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leon is seeking gender confirmation surgery and his needs come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kodai Senga got the ball for the Mets and turned in a strong performance in his season debut.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nonresidents have such an important role to play in the management of wildlife in Wyoming, and obviously nonresident [hunting and fishing] licenses cost a lot more than resident ones do.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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