all-powerful
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-powerful
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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“I believe in America,” the guy says, but we’re not in the private office of some all-powerful Corleone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
I’ve been asking people lately how they would change healthcare in America if they had an all-powerful magic wand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
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 NFL is all-powerful and broadcast TV is waning.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Previous Maya states had been run by all-powerful monarchs who embodied the religion and monopolized trade.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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