superpower

noun

Definition of superpowernext
as in empire
an extremely powerful nation The country had become an economic superpower.

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Recent Examples of superpower Nepal and its superpower neighbors, China and India, have invested heavily in hydropower projects across the Himalayas in recent years, hoping to harness the vast energy potential of its raging rivers. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 In theory, a middle power could choose to stop subsidizing superpowers. — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Her superpower had nothing to do with vampires and everything to do with her staggering talent. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Ultimately, Asia’s middle powers will have to continue walking the tightrope between the two global superpowers. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superpower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superpower
  1. empire
  2. power
  3. state
  4. democracy
  5. republic
  6. dictatorship
  7. kingdom
  8. country
Noun
  • Von Furstenberg, who built a fashion empire around a silhouette that empowered women to be in charge of their own bodies and lives, always got the memo, too.
    — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bobby Bones presides over an audio empire thanks to his eponymous radio show, a partnership with the NFL and dalliances in TV work.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
  • But at a hearing in May, Judge Steele granted the state’s request for access to Woods’ prescription drug records.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That year, five states carried out nine executions in the month of May.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of state
Noun
  • The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Their ideas on topics from education to energy could shape our democracy and even influence today’s decision makers.
    — USA TODAY Network Staff Reports, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of democracy
Noun
  • The Prime Minister of the Turkish republic of northern Cyprus, Ünal Üstel, told Turkish media that 237 people had been rescued from the ship, and search efforts were continuing for 23 people.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This panic is also nothing new; television was supposed to rot our brains, and radio before that, and somehow the republic survived.
    — Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of republic
Noun
  • In 1982, Argentina’s then-military dictatorship invaded the Falklands.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In 1982, Argentina's then-military dictatorship invaded the Falklands.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictatorship
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
  • Some officials argue that would let Iceland keep control of its waters, since no EU country has fished there for decades.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Economic impact of low birth rates Persistently low birth rates could threaten a country’s ability to sustain its economy.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of country

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“Superpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpower. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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