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all-powerful

American  
[awl-pou-er-fuhl] / ˈɔlˈpaʊ ər fəl /

adjective

  1. having or exercising exclusive and unlimited authority; omnipotent.

all-powerful British  

adjective

  1. possessing supreme power; omnipotent

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Etymology

Origin of all-powerful

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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Modern-day California has never had that kind of all-powerful political machine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

The only legal party in Vietnam, it has so far followed consensus-based decision-making, preventing the emergence of a single all-powerful leader.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Its republican institutions, humanist constitution and all-powerful president have much in common with America’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“The younger genies are close to being all-powerful, but are forced by their elders to learn humility through service to lesser beings, usually humans.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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