great power
noun
variants
often Great Power
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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The movement from a world order with a dominant power and relative peace to a world order that reflects a great powers conflict.
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Ray Dalio, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
In fact, this notion had existed even before America became a great power.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Several regional nations have recently become key targets in a great power competition between the US and China for greater control of the continent’s resources.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And as with all dedicated servers, with great power comes great financial responsibility.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
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Ray Dalio, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
In fact, this notion had existed even before America became a great power.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Several regional nations have recently become key targets in a great power competition between the US and China for greater control of the continent’s resources.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And as with all dedicated servers, with great power comes great financial responsibility.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for great power
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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