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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Democratic candidates who won governorship contests in Virginia and New Jersey promised steps to shield households from higher power prices driven by data centers.
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Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
However, this battery still needs to be improved with higher power output and a longer lifespan before it can be used practically.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
The Miss Mexico winner briefly reflected on her victory on Friday, crediting a higher power for her good fortune.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Nov. 2025
Dakota hugs Jordan and advises him to pray to a higher power of his choosing and focus on his family since everything else is outside of his control.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
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Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
However, this battery still needs to be improved with higher power output and a longer lifespan before it can be used practically.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
The Miss Mexico winner briefly reflected on her victory on Friday, crediting a higher power for her good fortune.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Nov. 2025
Dakota hugs Jordan and advises him to pray to a higher power of his choosing and focus on his family since everything else is outside of his control.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 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 19 Dec. 2025.
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