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 film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
This is a very special week to pitch ideas to bosses or powerful figures.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This machine combines a high-field MRI scanner with a powerful linear accelerator.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Less than a minute later, Wembanyama put him on a poster with a powerful driving dunk.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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The decision will cap a months-long search process for arguably the most influential role in the global economy.—
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As any photo of John Lennon, Kenny Loggins, or Gregg Allman in the early seventies will attest, Jesus was one of the most influential forces in fashion at the time, as well as in pop culture.—
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
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Also at tight end, Jackson Verdugo, who had a strong freshman season, is due back, and FIU signed incoming freshmen Davis Brown and Ayden Passley.—
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Nicole says Hannah did get better and stronger — strong enough that Hannah's neurologist told her the whole story.—
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The new California law or Assembly Bill 1830 requires most tortillas and corn masa products sold to contain folic acid, a vitamin important to infant health, according to CalMatters.—
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerful. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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