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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In spite of the higher power draw, the Radeon RX 9070 stayed far cooler during the testing process than the RTX 5060 Ti did.
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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
Billy Ray's new music is about looking to a higher power in moments of need.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The best way to describe this set was the feeling of being in church with an inspiring sermon that connects you to a higher power.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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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
Billy Ray's new music is about looking to a higher power in moments of need.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The best way to describe this set was the feeling of being in church with an inspiring sermon that connects you to a higher power.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 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 20 May. 2025.
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