powerful
adjective
pow·er·ful
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl 
1
: having great power, prestige, or influence
a powerful leader
2
: leading to many or important deductions
a powerful set of postulates
Examples of powerful in a Sentence
The country is becoming more and more powerful.
powerful drugs that attack cancer cells
The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers.
The perfume has a powerful smell.
It's a very powerful movie.
The dog has a powerful body.
She has a powerful voice.
The weapons are very powerful.
The aardvark uses its powerful claws to dig for food.
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Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The changes are an attempt to ensure that people requesting citizenship have a true connection to Italy rather than a desire to obtain one of the most powerful passports in the world.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
This proves that Tariffs are the most powerful Economic tool, and very important to our National Security!
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The trial featured testimony from some of the most powerful individuals in college sports.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Powerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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