Thesaurus results for SUPERPOWER

superpower

noun

Definition of superpower

as in empire

an extremely powerful nation The country had become an economic superpower.

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Recent Examples of superpower That way, everyone will be forced to reckon with your greatest superpower. — Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026 From the battlefields of Afghanistan expelling a global superpower to laying the groundwork for al-Qaeda, FOX News experts and former intelligence officials break down the roots of modern terrorism. — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 In his fourth season as the starting quarterback for Palos Verdes High, Ryan Rakowski’s superpower is knowing what to do no matter the situation. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Trade and tariffs will surely be a central focus of discussions, which both sides have hoped will usher in a reset of the bilateral relationship between world superpowers. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superpower

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Noun

The Allies, in turn, brought home methods of coercion that had previously been largely confined to their empires.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Chris Rock has an idea or two for Taylor Sheridan and his ever-expanding television empire.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of empire

Noun

But The Debut grows to become something altogether wilder, a fire-breathing encomium to the reality-altering power of acting.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Singapore is leveraging its scarce land, energy, and population to bolster its regulatory and agenda-setting power over data centers and sustainability.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of power

Noun

Singapore pays its political leaders high salaries to attract talent and deter graft, but the issue is thorny in the city-state, where the median wage worker made S$5,775 ($736) a month in 2025.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Those are notable numbers for Turek in a state dominated by the GOP for the past decade; Turek has an edge among independent voters and a positive favorability rating compared to Hinson, who is viewed more negatively.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of state

Noun

Despite being divided on most issues, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that their democracy is in a state of crisis or facing serious challenges.

— Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
But some analysts see it as an opportunity to shift the conversation and strengthen democracy.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of democracy

Noun

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced plans to sever ties with the British crown and transform his country into a republic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The weaponization and deconstruction of our institutions and republic are no laughing matter.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of republic

Noun

In the days since, a flood of deals have been announced to bring Chinese robotaxis, laptops, AI models, and data centers to the kingdom — while putting the competition for tech dominance between China and the US into stark relief.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of kingdom

Noun

Many higher-income countries, though challenged by the disruption, have cushioned the blow by tapping strategic reserves or using their financial and political clout to secure emergency supplies.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Bridgespan’s report finds that families in middle-income countries are more likely to administer their own programs than those in higher-income countries.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

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