omnipotent

adjective

äm-ˈni-pə-tənt How to pronounce omnipotent (audio)
Definition of omnipotentnext
as in almighty
having unlimited power or authority the nearly universal religious belief that God is omnipotent and omniscient

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Recent Examples of omnipotent Besotted Rob’s surprise plan was to propose to Bethany in Paris — as revealed to us in omnipotent voice-over (by Jacek Zubiel) that fills in the feelings and backstories of our protagonists. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 The service In the grand European hospitality tradition—formal, polite, and seemingly omnipotent. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026 Over his 18-year tenure at the Fed, Greenspan embodied the omnipotent technocrat — a legacy critics say was fatally undermined by his failure to spot the 2008 housing bubble. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 In accordance with Villa’s usual approach to transfers, Vidagany and Olabe were following the wishes of Unai Emery, the club’s manager and omnipotent footballing decision-maker. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for omnipotent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnipotent
  1. almighty
  2. sovereign
  3. all-powerful
  4. divine
Adjective
  • Morocco or Netherlands would represent an almighty gear change in the last 16.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of almighty
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  • As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • On July 4, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday, marking the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and becoming a sovereign nation.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of sovereign
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  • Cormier plays the kind, generous, fun-loving, but all-powerful Avatar Aang.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • A lot of work has gone into developing the 250 over the last five years, from a collaboration with pro MX2 racer Alessandro Lupino, to borrowing engine tech from the all-powerful Panigale V4 R sportsbike, to building a model-specific 5-speed gearbox and a new exhaust.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
Definition of all-powerful
Adjective
  • Signs of divine intervention – or perhaps a very human conspiracy?
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
  • The bell was joined by a container for herbs and medicines depicting the head of Ofoe, a divine emissary of the deity Ogie’uwu.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of divine

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“Omnipotent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnipotent. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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