superpower
noun
an extremely powerful nation, especially one capable of influencing international events and the acts and policies of less powerful nations.
superpowers
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pluralof superpower.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In “Wonder Man,” Abdul-Mateen portrayed Simon Williams, a struggling actor with superpowers that he had to keep secret so he could work in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, and the U.S. went from being one of two superpowers to being the sole dominant hegemon in a world of new threats: rogue states, the rise of China, terrorism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Panettiere played a cheerleader with superpowers in Heroes and had other memorable roles, including in films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The U.S. and China are the AI superpowers, but swings in technology-related foreign direct investment will be very influential for other currencies, too, Sinha maintains.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
That, of course, got me wondering if he had other superpowers, too.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
