higher power

noun

: a spirit or being (such as God) that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people
belief in a higher power

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And he’s found his higher power in the form of Buddhism. Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025 This isn’t about pushing an agenda from the ego, but rather asking a higher power: What’s the assignment here? Colin Bedell, Them, 3 Mar. 2025 In spite of the higher power draw, the Radeon RX 9070 stayed far cooler during the testing process than the RTX 5060 Ti did. PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025 Now playing first base, he will be tested with another defensive adjustment and a higher power demand for his bat. Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for higher power

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“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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