PUISSANCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

puissance

noun

ˈpwi-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of puissance

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task the president pledged to put the full puissance of the nation into the war effort

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Recent Examples of puissance The reboot arrives at the peak of reggaeton’s pop puissance, and rightfully incorporates a lot more of the genre and its offshoots — Latin trap included. — Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2021 Over the years, when French leaders have called for a Europe puissance (European power), this has often sounded suspiciously like code for French hegemonic ambitions. — The Economist, 7 Nov. 2019 There was a time when Jupiter was the king of the gods, and any man who doubted his puissance was ipso facto a barbarian and an ignoramus. — John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 29 Aug. 2017

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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

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The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Divya brings an incredible depth and emotional strength to the ensemble, and the combination of these three actors makes the world of the film particularly special.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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