POTENCY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of potency

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 Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 How was the product tested for sterility, identity and potency? — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 The findings may reflect kratom’s increasing availability and potency, the authors of the study said. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Data from research firm Antenna provided by Roku to Deadline points to the potency of sign-ups that come through Premium Subscriptions. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potency

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Noun

Just ask the Taliban, now back in charge in Afghanistan after being driven from power.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s not to mention what could be a massively consequential midterm election, fueled by AI anxiety among voters, that could test the bounds of their power.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.

— Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Over the past couple of centuries interest in male muscle development and fitness has peaked during times of economic precarity and conflict.

— Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
This year, Chinese researchers unveiled a robotic manta ray powered by muscle taken from a frog and steered with light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscle

Noun

We’ve been told that Ultraviolette is preparing for considerably greater production volumes for now, with the company having announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in India with an eventual capacity of up to 500,000 bikes a year.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
No, the dunks and 3s and assists didn't count in any official capacity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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