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an extremely powerful nation
The country had become an economic superpower.
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Recent Examples of superpowers
Yahya Abdul-Mateen stars as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who has to hide his superpowers after super-powered individuals are banned from working in Hollywood.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
And both superpowers viewed success in the space race as a way to get them on board.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
With none of the colonialist baggage associated with the two European superpowers, America was turned to, almost as a last resort, to fix what ailed Iran.
—Daniel Thomas Potts, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The probes are the latest sign that deep disagreements remain even after the superpowers agreed to a trade war truce in October.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 29 Mar. 2026
All of this means Anthropic is creating something akin to investing superpowers whose wisdom will be parceled out by humans.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
And that’s exciting for artists who make music in a way that utilizes the superpowers and traditions and lineages that have been left by our ancestors for hundreds of years.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Trust your gut and don’t underestimate your superpowers.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
Large countries with strong militaries could impart their will on smaller ones; institutions were to be bypassed and weakened, freeing superpowers to act.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
And both superpowers viewed success in the space race as a way to get them on board.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
With none of the colonialist baggage associated with the two European superpowers, America was turned to, almost as a last resort, to fix what ailed Iran.
—Daniel Thomas Potts, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The probes are the latest sign that deep disagreements remain even after the superpowers agreed to a trade war truce in October.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 29 Mar. 2026
All of this means Anthropic is creating something akin to investing superpowers whose wisdom will be parceled out by humans.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
And that’s exciting for artists who make music in a way that utilizes the superpowers and traditions and lineages that have been left by our ancestors for hundreds of years.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Trust your gut and don’t underestimate your superpowers.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
Large countries with strong militaries could impart their will on smaller ones; institutions were to be bypassed and weakened, freeing superpowers to act.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superpowers
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China is also one of the few major powers that hasn't experienced high inflation since 2022, potentially adding to the allure of Chinese bonds over the past month.—
Joseph Wilkins,Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, two other new county offices that would be created by the charter package — an independent budget analyst and program auditor — have extensive descriptions of their responsibilities and powers, according to Lawson-Remer’s legislation for the charter package released on Wednesday.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the centuries, it would be conquered by empires of varying beliefs.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The three Islamic empires engaged in a series of wars and battles in which gunpowder weaponry, particularly artillery and handheld firearms, played a key role.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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His route to Sparta would have taken him through Corinth, Nemea, and Arcadia and avoided kingdoms or city-states not allied with Athens.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cliffs of Moher, Ireland The rugged coastline of County Clare served as a dramatic setting in Harry Potter, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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