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

As Itauma continued attempting to throw power punches, Hrgović knew his opponent had nothing left and went for the kill.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The last act before festival founder Olivia Rodrigo, Roan turned it out with all of her powers—bolstered by a bold and bitchy, razor-sharp bob.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of power

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But the country's key stock benchmarks are struggling to reflect that strength, hinting at a festering disconnect between markets and the economy.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
She was invested in young women and keeping the door open for the next generation of leaders, and her advocacy was always about fighting for the strength, intelligence, and dignity of women everywhere.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of strength

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The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Additionally, the drug supply is always changing, with the potency of fentanyl declining in recent years.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
When glamour replaced natural as the look of choice, hair—and its power to call attention, decorate, and define—gained new potency.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

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