powerfully
adverb
pow·er·ful·ly
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-f(ə-)lē 
: in a powerful manner
She expressed her opinions very powerfully.
: to a strong or powerful extent
a powerfully moving film
a powerfully aromatic dish
a powerfully built athlete
He was powerfully influenced by their advice.
Neither words nor the most detailed painting can evoke a moment of vanished time as powerfully and as completely as a good photograph.—
Beaumont Newhall
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began to row powerfully toward the shore
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In Warren’s estimation, Lollapalooza shined a spotlight on a powerfully potent counterculture that then became a mainstream culture.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 21 May 2024
Each step is about strategically increasing visibility and enhancing engagement to ensure your digital marketing efforts resonate as powerfully as your live performances.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
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A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 21 May 2024
Each step is about strategically increasing visibility and enhancing engagement to ensure your digital marketing efforts resonate as powerfully as your live performances.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for powerfully
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerfully. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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