as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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Recent Examples of potency
The streaming potency of the 2014 film helped motivate the decision by Disney to mobilize a Moana streaming series for Disney+, which was then refashioned into a theatrical sequel.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
More growers embraced breeding techniques to increase the potency of the marijuana smoked in joints, blunts and bongs, pushing the THC levels to as much as 30 percent.
—Katie J.m. Baker, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
This vape combines top-quality THC-P distillate with Delta-8 THC, delivering moderate to high potency.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
If an insert loses its potency, just add a few drops of your own stuff to reinvigorate it.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
More growers embraced breeding techniques to increase the potency of the marijuana smoked in joints, blunts and bongs, pushing the THC levels to as much as 30 percent.
—Katie J.m. Baker, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
This vape combines top-quality THC-P distillate with Delta-8 THC, delivering moderate to high potency.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
If an insert loses its potency, just add a few drops of your own stuff to reinvigorate it.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for potency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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For all of Trump’s abuses of power in his first term, culminating in his attempt to subvert the 2020 election, his administration never attempted to openly defy a court order despite losing, by one analysis, over three quarters of the federal cases it was involved in.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Invincible Boats Invincible 36 Catamaran This 36-foot power cat represents the latest in offshore fishing design, boasting a four-outboard configuration and 606-gallon fuel capacity.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the heart of this movement is the resurgence of the tie - a classic menswear accessory - now reimagined as a symbol of strength and sophistication in women's fashion, as exampled by Scandinavian staple brands like Won Hundred.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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America’s strength lies in its diversity of thoughts and ideas — and not just from the GOP.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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This ditches the expensive and not very road-relevant MGU-H (which recovers waste energy from the turbocharger) in place of a much more powerful MGU-K (an electric motor/generator that can power the wheels or regenerate energy under braking) and a larger battery.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Someday, this will be Doncic’s franchise, but Monday’s Lakers debut was as much about the partnership between their two best players, No. 23 and No. 77 turning the building’s energy all the way to 100.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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At that point, his focus shifted to turning the remaining body fat into muscle.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms of listeria typically look like signs of food poisoning, such as vomiting, muscle aches and fever.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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LaCroix is a community capacity builder with Disability Hub MN.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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All of the Razorbacks' games are expected to be streamed in some capacity.—
Sam Lane,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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