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Synonyms

high-powered

American  
[hahy-pou-erd] / ˈhaɪˈpaʊ ərd /

adjective

  1. extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable.

    high-powered executives.

  2. of a forceful and driving character.

    high-powered selling techniques.

  3. capable of a high degree of magnification.

    a high-powered microscope.

  4. very powerful.

high-powered British  

adjective

  1. (of an optical instrument or lens) having a high magnification

    a high-powered telescope

  2. dynamic and energetic; highly capable

  3. possessing great strength, power, etc

    a high-powered engine
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of high-powered

First recorded in 1900–05

Vocabulary lists containing high-powered

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Example Sentences

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While previous methods depended on high-powered lasers, this effect can be triggered with microwatts of power, far less than what a smartphone uses in standby mode.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

But retailers could import high-powered bikes and give buyers a PIN to "unlock" them, allowing it to reach higher speeds supposedly only on private property – a crucial loophole.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The company's data center division, which sells the high-powered chips used to train and run AI models, was once again the engine of growth.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Speaking at the event Wednesday, Barger suggested capping attorneys fees — acknowledging that some high-powered attorneys in the room were involved in the county’s litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

“Fascinated by it. He used to read endless books. Was a big Star Trek fan. He loved the final frontier. We had several high-powered telescopes too. Still do, in storage out west.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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