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superpowers

noun

plural of superpower
as in powers
an extremely powerful nation The country had become an economic superpower.

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Recent Examples of superpowers The heads of Anthropic and OpenAI will brief the UN Security Council today, as their calls for a slowdown in development compete with the interests of superpowers more concerned with winning the AI race. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Some China analysts have raised concerns about the unusually top-down diplomatic arrangement between the two economic superpowers. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, behind closed doors, the global superpowers were accelerating the arms race. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 The biggest worry was once about nuclear weapons in space, but the superpowers and other countries signed the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, banning weapons of mass destruction in orbit. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 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 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
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  1. powers
  2. states
  3. empires
  4. kingdoms
Noun
  • After finishing third in district behind 4A powers Decatur and Springtown last season, the Highlanders won a playoff game for the first time since 1999.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in March this year, the regime passed a new passport law, giving itself broad powers to cancel or reject passport applications if the applicant is deemed a threat to national security, among other reasons.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of powers
Noun
  • Neither home nor sacred space, to her the building felt stuck between states, stubbornly shaking its head.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Marshall will remain with the company through the end of the calendar year to ensure a seamless transition, the announcement states.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of states
Noun
  • Istanbul, city of empires The city now known as Istanbul has been at the heart of empires, from the Roman to the Byzantine to the Ottoman, and their legacies can be found throughout the Turkish metropolis.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of empires
Noun
  • Although his kiss doesn’t break the curse in this retelling, his bravery and kindness help to unite the fairy and human kingdoms.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of kingdoms

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“Superpowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpowers. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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