potency

noun

ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce potency (audio)
Definition of potencynext
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 Or rather, the potency of honesty to bring creativity and, yes, the highest intelligence, to AI. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Drug dealers mix fentanyl with other drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, because of its potency and low cost, increasing the risk of a fatal overdose, according to the DEA. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In the lead-up to the last presidential election, academics and tech observers were concerned about the increasing potency of deepfakes, believing that synthetic images and replications of political figures would sow chaos on and offline. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Ideally there would be enforced age restrictions, accurate labels, independent testing, and honest potency information to protect people, especially the kids who are able to casually buy it due to lax store management. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for potency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
  1. power
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. muscle
  5. capacity
Noun
  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The genius villain is telepathic and has several powers, including superhuman strength, telekinesis, energy projection, shapeshifting and teleportation.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of power
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  • 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
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  • The former Villarreal forward was given a starting role, with Espi benched and then suffering a muscle injury that kept him out for four games across November and December.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Heverin was diagnosed with ataxia, a neurological condition affecting coordination and muscle movement, the BBC reported.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • The 74,000-capacity Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millennium Stadium) hosted this fixture six times between 2001 and 2006 during Wembley’s renovation works.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For families AutoCamp makes for a fun family adventure, even if the Airstreams feel a bit snug at capacity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of capacity

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