1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
the almighty shock that we got when we received the bill
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2
as in sovereign
having unlimited power or authority
when we are young, we want our parents to be almighty and to be able to make everything right when something goes wrong
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as in damn
to a great degree
that's an almighty large pumpkin you've grown there
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as in God
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
the missionaries gave thanks to the Almighty for their miraculous deliverance from death
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Recent Examples of almighty
Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Liverpool and Spurs both completed almighty comebacks that campaign.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2023
Oh, my God, almighty.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2020
Kayla Grant, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Speaking of comedy, funny guy Jim Carrey's 2003 movie Bruce Almighty is also out on April Fool's Day.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This open-air display of some of humanity’s oldest works is being slowly erased by industrial pollution from a nearby gas plant, according to scientific studies that have been swept up in an almighty clash of competing ambitions for the region’s future.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Liverpool and Spurs both completed almighty comebacks that campaign.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Adverb
Hoosiers hang on Despite Jackson-Davis' quiet night (10 points, eight rebounds, six assists) and almighty foul trouble in the post because of Edey's dominance, Indiana out-toughed and outworked Purdue (24-5, 13-5) across a second half as impressive as any the Hoosiers have played all season.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2023
Oh, my God, almighty.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2020
Noun
During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Friday, April 12, the Bruce Almighty star and mother of four detailed the differences in raising each of her kids and how her twin boys required her to take on an additional role.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Speaking of comedy, funny guy Jim Carrey's 2003 movie Bruce Almighty is also out on April Fool's Day.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almighty
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During the 1995 heat wave, many of the casualties were seniors who didn’t have family or neighbors to check in on them, especially those living in high-rise buildings where the heat was particularly intense.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The long jump was not the only field event that delivered intense competition.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The African Union is set to launch its own credit ratings agency this year to help challenge the establishment with additional transparency for African sovereign ratings.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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The company’s pre-IPO investors include Singaporean sovereign wealth fund Temasek.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The military would prefer to focus on managing ever-growing threats from satellites, an intensive effort that requires continual monitoring as other nations' increasingly sophisticated spacecraft maneuver from one orbit to another.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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The novel suddenly becomes reality and its omnipotent hero Yu Jung-hyeok (Lee Min-ho) appears before Dok-ja.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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By the way, has Mickey Mouse now been replaced as the most omnipotent rodent in the state by the army of rubber rats Panthers fans have been throwing on the ice?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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The car scenes are rough, authentic, and often deeply compelling — mainly because the fresh-faced Bridges is so damned charismatic.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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While Nintendo mostly conceded the corporate tug-of-war over graphical prowess back in 2006 with the Wii, the general plateau of visual enhancements over the last two generations means that games running on Switch 2 look pretty damned good even compared to more premium devices.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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To put that drop into context, Gates was the fifth richest person alive on July 3, highlighting the fierce (and sometimes erratic) battle to make it to the top 10.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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With so many players in the game, the competition is simultaneously fierce and toothless.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The Avengers and other good guys rally to try and keep Thanos (Josh Brolin) from collecting the all-powerful Infinity Stones.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Gupta is the first major appointment at the ICC since all-powerful Jay Shah became chair in December, with the pair having worked together before when Shah was at the helm of India’s mighty governing body.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Moreover, the 33 year old state Assemblyman was carried to victory by an extremely diverse coalition, winning Asian voters (+15), Hispanic voters (+6), and White voters (+5) according to an analysis by the New York Times.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Almighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almighty. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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