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.
Etymology
Origin of higher power
First recorded in 1550–70; indirect reference to God
Example Sentences
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Americans aren’t likely to feel much pain from higher power bills as they did four years ago when energy markets were shocked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
This new design delivers record-breaking efficiency, higher power density, and a manufacturing process that keeps costs low.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
With Nvidia’s GPU road map and its higher power density, what challenges will the industry face?
From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025
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
Like I said, I didn’t really believe in any sort of higher power, The Picard notwithstanding.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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