superpower
noun
su·per·pow·er
ˈsü-pər-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 
1
: excessive or superior power
2
a
: 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
c
: an extremely powerful company, organization, etc.
The retailer hoped to become a financial services superpower …—
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: a power or ability (such as the ability to become invisible or to fly) of the kind possessed by superheroes : a superhuman power
The Fantastic Four first appeared in November 1961, originating with four friends who journeyed to space to thwart the Russians from getting there first. They were overwhelmed by a menacing radiation cloud and their molecular structure was altered, giving each of them superpowers.—Laura Mattoon D'Amore
Laura Mattoon D'AmoreThe superpower I've always wished for is invisibility, and I chose my vocation accordingly. A novelist gets 140,000 words per one tiny author photo. That's a visibility ratio I can live with.—Barbara Kingsolver
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That made Natalia feel special, like speaking another language was a superpower instead of a disability.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Liberation Weekend’s rejection of the gender binary went hand-in-hand with its refusal to be boxed in by rigid genre labels, harnessing sonic diversity as a superpower.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 4 June 2025
Data should be treated as a superpower—a strategic asset to guide decisions, tailor offerings, and unlock long-term competitive advantage.
—Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Looking to the future, Prof Ved hopes that the Math Genius Program will help millions of children view math as a superpower, rather than something to fear.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Liberation Weekend’s rejection of the gender binary went hand-in-hand with its refusal to be boxed in by rigid genre labels, harnessing sonic diversity as a superpower.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 4 June 2025
Data should be treated as a superpower—a strategic asset to guide decisions, tailor offerings, and unlock long-term competitive advantage.
—Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Looking to the future, Prof Ved hopes that the Math Genius Program will help millions of children view math as a superpower, rather than something to fear.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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“Superpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superpower. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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superpower
noun
su·per·pow·er
ˈsü-pər-ˌpau̇(-ə)r
: an extremely powerful nation
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