superpowers

plural of superpower

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Recent Examples of superpowers 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 An international cast fueled a show that featured people gifted with superpowers around the world that had a mysteriously ominous connection. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Langley has a Flock-savior complex of sorts, and the cofounders’ superpowers become clear just a few minutes in. Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026 All of those artifacts give the characters superpowers on the battlefield, like Cai’s burst of flame that can hit multiple enemies at a distance. Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 But behind the pomp and ceremony of official Washington, the meeting will reveal two wary superpowers projecting their doubts and apprehensions onto the other. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 In the new film, Peter is battling loneliness and struggling to reconnect with MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batlaon), while at the same time losing control of his developing superpowers as a menacing new villain (Sink) threatens New York City. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superpowers
Noun
  • This is viewed as part of his decentralization agenda, aiming to transfer powers in areas such as skills training and select tax authorities from London to local combined authorities.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Quorum Court voted in August 2023 to strip certain powers from the Saline County Library Board and increase the county's direct control over the library system.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Though Black voters make up tiny percentages of the MAGA right and democratic socialist left nationwide, Black politicians are in the spotlight in these two states.
    Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Flock currently has over 120,000 cameras active across 49 states and has struck deals with thousands of municipalities.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Three years ago, FSU was undefeated, Travis was its heartbeat and Norvell appeared to have resurrected one of college football’s great empires.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These luxury houses increasingly resemble sports franchises, with star designers traded, poached, and recruited across warring corporate empires.
    Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The empire did not expand further and eventually fragmented into smaller kingdoms.
    Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Gwayne wants Daeron to be made King of the Reach and various other kingdoms loyal to the Greens, while Rhaenyra can claim the rest.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Superpowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpowers. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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