all-powerful
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of all-powerful
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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Viewers who have just spent four hours being told that Mr. Musk is a freak, fraud and failure will be puzzled at the suggestion that he is nevertheless all-powerful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Now with HBO’s “Lanterns,” she adds an all-powerful galactic android to her acting resume.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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
And when the time comes, will his endorsement still be all-powerful when the party’s voters pick his successor?
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Because I, an all-powerful goddess, know what is best.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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