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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But that performance can’t keep coming at the cost of ever-higher power draw. — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Solar cells operating near this thermodynamic limit also tended to achieve higher power conversion efficiencies. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 The success that UConn has had in men’s and women’s basketball over the last 30 years, and more to the point over the last five or so years, has brought the brand to a still higher power. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Additionally, right-angle plugs are typically available in higher-gauge wire, which allows for appliances with higher power draws. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2026 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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