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Synonyms

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of all-powerful

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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It’s undeniably good that entertainment-industry decision makers are no longer all-powerful arbiters of mass culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Arteta has an all-powerful squad, built on an air-tight defence with quality in all areas.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Known as one of the game's great strokemakers, Martyn became a key figure in Steve Waugh's all-powerful Australia side, hitting 13 centuries and averaging 46.37.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Because tech bros are not yet all-powerful, despite their best efforts, and certainly not yet immune to the power of moms.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

His look warned me not to take this lighdy, but I couldn’t help wondering why an immortal, all-powerful being would like the smell of burning food.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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