superpower

noun

su·per·pow·er | \ ˈsü-pər-ˌpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of superpower

1 : excessive or superior power

2a : an extremely powerful nation specifically : one of a very few dominant states in an era when the world is divided politically into these states and their satellites

b : an international governing body able to enforce its will upon the most powerful states

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Warren’s stump speech is disciplined and on message; her superpower is the ability to explain issues in simple terms; some critics find her style pedantic. — Los Angeles Times, "The debate Democrats have waited for: Joe Biden vs. Elizabeth Warren," 29 Aug. 2019 By applying their profit-making superpowers to some of the world’s most stubborn problems, companies are driving real social change. — David Meyer, Fortune, "The End of Shareholder Primacy, Again: CEO Daily," 23 Aug. 2019 For some, Pokémon knowledge has become their personal superpower. — cleveland.com, "People are still obsessed with Pokémon and this is their Super Bowl," 20 Aug. 2019 Twitter was his first community; the origin of his superpowers. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, "'It Feels Like I’m Chosen to Do This.' Inside the Record-Breaking Rise of Lil Nas X," 15 Aug. 2019 Former teen heroes reunite after the death of their adoptive father, a billionaire who trained them to hone their superpowers against evil but failed to ground them with any sort of paternal affection. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "Superheroes behaving badly: 12 crusading TV series target mature audiences," 4 Aug. 2019 And China knows how to use its superpowers responsibly and wisely. — Helen Raleigh, National Review, "Wolf Warrior II Tells Us a Lot about China," 20 July 2019 Their basketball superpower is the ability to make their teammates better. — Ben Cohen, WSJ, "The Lakers Have Money. Now They Have to Spend Wisely.," 27 June 2019 My superpower is to recognize talent, shine a light on it and get out of the way so work can be done. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon child welfare director announces sudden plans to leave office," 26 June 2019

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