1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
the almighty shock that we got when we received the bill
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2
as in sovereign
having unlimited power or authority
when we are young, we want our parents to be almighty and to be able to make everything right when something goes wrong
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as in damn
to a great degree
that's an almighty large pumpkin you've grown there
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as in God
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
the missionaries gave thanks to the Almighty for their miraculous deliverance from death
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Recent Examples of almighty
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Technology and the almighty algorithms keep many musicians under their thumb, and only the malleable prosper.
—Waylon Barnes, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Surfers that dared to try and tame this almighty swell on December 23 estimated some waves were breaking the 60-foot mark at times.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
After playing Lucius in Batman Begins, Freeman reprised his role of God in Evan Almighty, and appeared in The Bucket List, Invictus, Red and Lucy.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Adjective
My initial plan was to serve as Carnage’s carnival barker by jumping out and loudly announcing his almighty presence.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Technology and the almighty algorithms keep many musicians under their thumb, and only the malleable prosper.
—Waylon Barnes, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
And the Union saved, and slavery ended, thank God almighty, free at last?
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Surfers that dared to try and tame this almighty swell on December 23 estimated some waves were breaking the 60-foot mark at times.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
After playing Lucius in Batman Begins, Freeman reprised his role of God in Evan Almighty, and appeared in The Bucket List, Invictus, Red and Lucy.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almighty
Adjective
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The family dynamics of the show hadn’t been seen in any other franchise and made for some strong alliances against other members of the cast, as well as intense drama.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In an intense Instagram post Thursday, her 44th, the mother of three included various family album style photos over the last few years, plus some words of wisdom.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So, in the UAE, we're partnered with Abu Dhabi, and there's two funds that have invested Mubadala, which is one of the sovereign wealth funds and IHC, another one of the sovereign wealth funds.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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More recently, the firm advised the government on many of its international bond sales and helped finance the sovereign wealth fund’s $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And, perhaps most importantly, to quit worrying so damn much.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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Well, his lower body looks damn good to start.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His label pioneered the industry’s intensive training system, recruiting performers as young as elementary school age and putting them through years of rigorous preparation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though similarly intensive, Leni's look provided a stark contrast to mom Heidi’s costume, which leaned more spooky than cute — and took inspiration from an older tale.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And whaddya know, another merger requiring approval from Trump et al in order to create a sprawling, omnipotent conglomerate of 265 television stations in 44 states.—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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They have been denounced as lecherous predators and as omnipotent conspirators, as arch-Bolsheviks and arch-capitalists.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Jeff looks at things very straightforwardly and is damned fearless, right?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Yet plans to expand America’s lab-monkey stockpile have been met with fierce opposition.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And there is the Tamaha, an all-powerful woman, the King’s aunt, who is the keeper of the Life-Affecting Fan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Vought’s vision for the U.S. government, an all-powerful executive branch would be able to fire workers, cancel programs, shutter agencies, and undo regulations that govern air and water quality, financial markets, workplace protections, and civil rights.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Almighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almighty. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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