POTENCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

potence

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)s

Definition of potence

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task claimed that an alliance would have a collective potence far greater than that of any individual nation

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Noun

The park still doesn’t have power, internet or phone lines after Lala swept by last week, and many of its employees are still recovering from the storm.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Highlighting the strength of the two countries’ ties, Russian state media has shown images of North Korean troops in training inside Russia over the past year, and Kim Jong Un opened a memorial to North Korea’s Ukraine dead in April.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Now he will be paired with Currie and the collective potency of Sierra Canyon.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Hemp industry representatives welcomed the reprieve, urging Congress to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework, including potency caps and age restrictions, to ensure public safety.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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