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
In the age of social media, many of us now know the potency of carefully curating our public persona and using it as a tool for personal advancement.
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Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
What to Know About Hyaluronic Acid Serums Concentration When shopping for hyaluronic acid serum, consider the concentration since this accounts for the overall potency of the ingredient.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Its sales in the US grew at an annual rate of 42 percent, demonstrating the commercial potency of an association with contemporary art.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Reminding students to stay skeptical about the provenance of a picture and the origins of a provocative fact while pointing them to authoritative sources will diminish the potency of disinformation campaigns.
—Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
What to Know About Hyaluronic Acid Serums Concentration When shopping for hyaluronic acid serum, consider the concentration since this accounts for the overall potency of the ingredient.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Its sales in the US grew at an annual rate of 42 percent, demonstrating the commercial potency of an association with contemporary art.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Reminding students to stay skeptical about the provenance of a picture and the origins of a provocative fact while pointing them to authoritative sources will diminish the potency of disinformation campaigns.
—Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Another area where both the administration and Congress have power to ease regulation is on the issue of permitting reform.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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By law, Israel, as the occupying power, has the responsibility to provide education.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Each region has its strengths and specialties, which supports a diverse economy.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has suggested that youth who are categorized as obese tend to have lower muscle strength than those considered normal weight.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Today, the technologies that will continue to enable the industry’s progress keep developing, increasing the pace and volume of data and energy consumption, and demanding significant hardware and software investment.Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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And also just on a personal level, Kaley is such a wonderful person and brings such an infectious energy on set and really took me in.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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To build muscle and gain strength: Don’t worry, ladies.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Those who have tight muscles would benefit more from relaxation techniques.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Nov. 2024
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Many of us in business recognize the capacity of AI to enhance our work, boost our productivity and drive us to new heights of innovation.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Palace Theatre, for reference, has a capacity of just over 1,600.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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