higher power
Americannoun
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higher powers
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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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In a passage a more compassionate editor might have removed, Vance reveals the higher power he seems to actually worship.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Although Hilton insisted he has “nothing but wonderful memories” while calling Nevada home, he claimed that his decision to relocate to the Sunshine State came from a higher power.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 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
My attention span is so bad lately that it really is just me closing my eyes and composing emails that I’ll forget to send rather than attuning to some higher power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 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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