more potential

ADJECTIVE

promising

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hidden likely possible probable

STRONG

budding future

WEAK

abeyant conceivable dormant embryonic imaginable implied inherent latent lurking plausible prepatent quiescent thinkable undeveloped unrealized within realm of possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unlikely

WEAK

helpless impossible lacking unpromising

Example Sentences

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"The more information you can provide and the more context you can provide, the more potential uses that that record will have in the future."

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

A low threshold catches more potential threats but increases false alarms.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“Lower mortgage rates will allow more potential buyers to qualify for and obtain a mortgage.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Consistency and proximity, especially in the professional context of teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving, can make a work connection feel like it has more potential for romantic intimacy, depth and longevity than it actually does.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The kids had fun, Emma and I chatted with a few more potential clients, and we got to eat leftover crab salad sandwiches.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller