higher power
noun
: a spirit or being (such as God) that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people
belief in a higher power
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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry pulled the trigger on a trade to acquire 24th overall pick Nique Clifford in the first round of the NBA draft, but Clifford believes there was a higher power at work.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
In simple terms, that means less power for increasingly electricity-hungry tech and manufacturing sectors, and a growing population—meaning higher power bills for everyone, and possible shortfalls and brownouts.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Religious believers put their faith in an unseen higher power, but leave it to Hollywood to try to fill in the gaps.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Both are sweeping, reflective, hopeful, and appealing to a higher power: put these two American masterpieces in conversation.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
In simple terms, that means less power for increasingly electricity-hungry tech and manufacturing sectors, and a growing population—meaning higher power bills for everyone, and possible shortfalls and brownouts.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Religious believers put their faith in an unseen higher power, but leave it to Hollywood to try to fill in the gaps.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Both are sweeping, reflective, hopeful, and appealing to a higher power: put these two American masterpieces in conversation.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for higher power
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“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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