higher power
Americannoun
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a deity or another powerful but unknowable force, conceptualized variously as the Supreme Being, nature, the universe, invisible energy, etc., to which appeals or prayers may be directed, or in the context of which explanations of life and circumstances may be imagined.
Trust that a higher power is guiding you, especially in this dark period—diamonds are created under pressure, after all.
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God.
We ask the Creator, our Higher Power, for wisdom in these times.
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Etymology
Origin of higher power
First recorded in 1550–70; indirect reference to God
Example Sentences
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Unlike existing systems, this design uses strong electrical currents and magnetic fields to accelerate plasma made from lithium, producing greater thrust at higher power levels.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
The firm’s price target values potential data center contracting opportunities at $70 a share, higher power prices at $40 a share, and the value of its clean energy at $22 a share.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Higher LNG prices could lead to higher power spreads for efficient operators, especially in merchant markets like the Philippines and Singapore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
It’s a work of pageantry, inspired in part by Hull’s fascination with medieval morality plays, specifically the story of “Everyman,” an examination of self and of our relationship to a higher power.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
Everybody wants to believe in a higher power.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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