superpowers

plural of superpower

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Recent Examples of superpowers Although his physical traits aren’t top-tier, his decisiveness on RPOs and accuracy as a passer are his superpowers. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Shower Door One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026 Targeting Chinese banks or other institutions could invite retaliation that jeopardizes the two superpowers’ testy trade detente, which began last year after a volatile tariff war. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 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 In theory, a middle power could choose to stop subsidizing superpowers. Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 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 Did another camper demonstrating their wind-generating superpowers at the talent show secretly help out? Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 With his new superpowers, Rider battles numerous villains in space, including the Skrulls, who have appeared in recent MCU titles including Secret Invasion and 2019’s Captain Marvel. Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superpowers
Noun
  • At Davos in January, Carney urged middle powers to band together rather than bow to great powers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The crew use three tiers of flame bars behind Howell to spark the inferno that will snake through prom, fueled by the growing intensity of Carrie’s powers.
    Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The administration's efforts had the potential to be especially disruptive in states like Washington and Oregon that send out ballots entirely by mail.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Half of the fund will be equally distributed among states, while CMS has discretion on how the other half is used.
    Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Fictional princes fill pop culture, from heroic leaders in science fiction empires to charming ones in modern takes on classic fairy tales.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What to read next Things to do One of Istanbul's greatest pleasures is discovering how effortlessly the city layers empires, religions and cultures.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Oyo, crowned at age 3 and celebrated worldwide as a child monarch, is being mourned by tens of thousands in a remote border city, underscoring the enduring influence of Uganda’s traditional kingdoms.
    Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Because Italy remained politically divided, its various kingdoms, republics, and territories continued to develop distinct regional culinary traditions.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

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