power structure
noun
1
: a group of persons having control of an organization : establishment
2
: the hierarchical interrelationships existing within a controlling group
Examples of power structure in a Sentence
The parade won't happen without the approval of the city's power structure.
Women in the company are struggling for equality against the male power structure.
They are making changes to the power structure of the church.
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Known for his hawkish foreign policy and behind-the-scenes command of Washington’s power structures, Cheney shaped Republican strategy for decades.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Historically, beauty standards have been used to reinforce social hierarchies and maintain power structures, marginalizing people who don’t fit the societal standards.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
When the sun in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, power structures — whether in relationships, careers or identity — begin to crack under pressure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Blending youthful energy with biting humor, Yemima and producer-writer Bela Nabila use comedy to expose the absurdity of power structures through children’s eyes.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Historically, beauty standards have been used to reinforce social hierarchies and maintain power structures, marginalizing people who don’t fit the societal standards.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
When the sun in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, power structures — whether in relationships, careers or identity — begin to crack under pressure.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Blending youthful energy with biting humor, Yemima and producer-writer Bela Nabila use comedy to expose the absurdity of power structures through children’s eyes.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for power structure
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“Power structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20structure. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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