balance of power

noun phrase

: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another

Examples of balance of power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That is likely to diminish the chances of an American Pope, particularly as there’s already reportedly concern that doing so would upset the global balance of power. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Apr. 2025

In an acknowledgement of the shifting balance of power and attention in today’s media landscape, SAG-AFTRA is stepping up its efforts to represent and support influencers. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025

Washington should use the strength generated by rebuilding itself at home and forging better alliances abroad to negotiate for a more favorable balance of power with Beijing. —A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025

But this column is about the transnational implications of possible internal chaos in Türkiye - amid a very complicated balance of power in the region. —Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for balance of power

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower