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Recent Examples of puissant Quite the puissant power house—this wine includes aromas of lavender and cedar, rum, sultanas, treacle, black cherries, pine cones and orange rind, as well as tastes that include a raspberry flush and flavors of plums, cola, figs, cocoa and black pepper. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
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Adjective
  • Led by 28-year olds Frederic Boesel and Jonas Muller—along with their over 30 cofounders—the company is positioning itself to be a big mover in AI, making the base models underpinning powerful image generation widely accessible.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The formula combines powerful but gentle ingredients like tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide to tackle dark spots, acne scars, and uneven tone.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Two influential New York City labor unions that backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021 switched their support on Monday to former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, reflecting his growing dominance as the race for mayor accelerates.
    Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Obama operatives have held control or at a minimum been highly influential in the Democratic Party’s 2016, 2020 and 2024 campaigns.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Through hard work and dedication, the practice achieved a significant milestone in 2024, grossing over $1 million.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Puissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puissant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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