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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The requirement for belief in a higher power also doesn’t resonate with everyone. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Apple projects 15 minutes to 50% battery with a 60W or higher power adapter. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026 That capability could allow chips to operate at higher power levels without reaching damaging temperatures. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Data centers can consume enormous amounts of electricity, and residents in communities targeted for development worry about higher power bills, water usage, noise and the strain on local infrastructure. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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