all-powerful
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-powerful
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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If even the once all-powerful Marvel is trying to recapture viewers by positioning itself as haughty and highbrow, there is no doubt snobbery is pushing for the mainstream.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
However, it is unlikely to become law as the country's all-powerful ruler, Hereditary Prince Alois, has previously said he will veto the legislation.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
What about the all-powerful governing body that runs the sport, whose motto is “Football Unites the World”?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
You mean there are all-powerful organizations out there in evildoer land that know all, see all, and bend reality to their nefarious wishes?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Yes, but an almost all-powerful entity can figure out a way to give me what I ask without breaking its own laws, can’t it?
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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