most powerful

ADJECTIVE

strong, effective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-powerful authoritative capable compelling dominant dynamic energetic forceful impressive influential mighty persuasive potent robust vigorous

WEAK

able almighty authoritarian cogent commanding competent controlling convincing effectual efficacious forcible in control in the saddle omnipotent overruling paramount preeminent prevailing puissant ruling sovereign stalwart strapping strengthy sturdy supreme telling upper hand weighty wicked wieldy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle impotent inactive incapable ineffective ineffectual insignificant lethargic unimportant weak

WEAK

unable

Example Sentences

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She had also previously appeared on Forbes' list of 100 most powerful women.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A cybersecurity-focused executive order is being considered to formalize an oversight group creating standards for the most powerful AI models.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Students will also have the opportunity to experience one of the Goldrich’s most powerful elements: its Boxcar Pavilion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Anthropic would ideally want to be able to fully release its most powerful models ahead of a planned initial public offering, which could come as early as this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The Soviet chess champion David Bronstein once said, “The most powerful weapon in chess is to have the next move.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin