all-powerful
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-powerful
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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It would be easier to believe if he hadn’t littered every song with claims that his enemies were omnipresent and all-powerful, while also being sniveling dweebs.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Nvidia, which agreed in September to provide OpenAI with a blitz of its all-powerful computing chips, stated this month that it would likely not go forward with those plans.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
It's an all-powerful office - the supreme leader is head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, including the elite Revolutionary Guards.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
“We could use a few more all-powerful enemies. Wouldn’t want to get bored.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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