1
as in powerful
having great power or influence
one of the mighty leaders of the U.S. financial world
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2
as in huge
unusually large
a mighty castle towered over everything nearby
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as in extremely
to a great degree
we were mighty hungry after raking leaves all afternoon
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Recent Examples of mighty
Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
In a residential setting, the backyard faces the East Twin River and is a mile from the mighty Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
But once the last of three non-sequential episodes sent to critics featured a great guest appearance by Parker Young, that comparison was mighty obvious as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The speakeasy is best known for its diverse spirit selection, classic and house craft cocktails, and its small but mighty kitchen.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
In a residential setting, the backyard faces the East Twin River and is a mile from the mighty Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Just don’t forget to use labels to identify contents quickly and ensure there are no mix-ups (quick-cook vs. old-fashioned grits can look mighty similar in a dimly lit kitchen).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
But once the last of three non-sequential episodes sent to critics featured a great guest appearance by Parker Young, that comparison was mighty obvious as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mighty
Adjective
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The formula combines powerful but gentle ingredients like tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide to tackle dark spots, acne scars, and uneven tone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Led by 28-year olds Frederic Boesel and Jonas Muller—along with their over 30 cofounders—the company is positioning itself to be a big mover in AI, making the base models underpinning powerful image generation widely accessible.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There weren’t exactly huge, sweeping changes to the Reds’ camp this year.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the short term, the result is a huge boost for Real ahead of their midweek trip to Arsenal, not least because so many key players will be fresh.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The present is extremely uninspiring, but the future is … well, maybe not bright, but at least mildly luminous.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sudden hearing loss can be caused by proximity to an extremely loud sound like an explosion.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond artists like Catlett and Biggers – who have earned renown as influential masters, but not the art market compensation of their white peers – The Bronx Museum shines a spotlight on emerging artists whose work challenges cultural and social norms and whisks viewers out of their comfort zones.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Obama operatives have held control or at a minimum been highly influential in the Democratic Party’s 2016, 2020 and 2024 campaigns.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Volunteers stirred giant pots of steaming lentils one recent afternoon as people formed a line to receive their portions.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Potential Risks: An MRI machine is, at its core, a giant magnet, and therefore the highest risk potential of receiving a scan is making sure there isn’t any metal in or on your body.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fluke is a very tender fish with a lot of sweetness.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, merely containing Russian and allied forces represents a significant victory for the Ukrainians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The bathroom could be closed off with sleek pivoting panels and came—like all suites—with a gigantic shower and round bath the size of a Jacuzzi tub.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mighty. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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