powerful
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mayor Karen Bass is at the helm of the city’s battle against homelessness, but since 2023 Raman has been the second-most powerful official as chair of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Paris Tsartas, professor of tourism development at Harokopio University in Athens, told AFP the deluge of celebrity endorsements gave Greece a powerful boost as a summer destination -- particularly with the lucrative American market.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO at the Stroke Association, said Becki's experience was a powerful reminder that a stroke can happen to anyone, regardless of their age, fitness or lifestyle.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The music’s “demonic” style, with its “fast-paced howling,” could create “a powerful expression of emotional pain and mental illness, among other difficult topics.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
While Hooke was showing off his "cells," a sharp-eyed Dutch merchant named Anton van Leeuwenhoek was making more powerful microscopes.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing powerful
In the Mood? 100 Words to Describe Emotions
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Hooked on a Feeling, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Words to Describe a Movie
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
