as in omnipotent
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knowing everything; having unlimited understanding or knowledge
an omniscient deity The novel has an omniscient narrator.
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Recent Examples of omniscient
The more omniscient force, as personified in Campbell, shows up to offer her a way out with her life: $275,000, a flight to Cancun, and a chance to disappear.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
The show is told through the lens of future Ted, played off-screen by Bob Saget, who serves as the omniscient narrator of the series.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
All the more unusually, the story is told not only through onscreen drama but literally: a voice-over by an unnamed omniscient narrator (played by Jacek Zubiel) sketches motives and memories, backstory and incidental details, and even forthcoming events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Cracks emerge Musk tried to establish himself as the president’s omniscient and omnipresent adviser.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
The show is told through the lens of future Ted, played off-screen by Bob Saget, who serves as the omniscient narrator of the series.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
All the more unusually, the story is told not only through onscreen drama but literally: a voice-over by an unnamed omniscient narrator (played by Jacek Zubiel) sketches motives and memories, backstory and incidental details, and even forthcoming events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
Cracks emerge Musk tried to establish himself as the president’s omniscient and omnipresent adviser.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omniscient
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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
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First, could de-extinction technologies get out of the control of (less than omnipotent) human beings?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With my almighty riches comes generous portions of hope, faith, peace, love, and joy.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Santa Marina is the only resort on Mykonos island with its own private stretch of sandy beach—and on calm and sought-after Ornos Bay, where you’re largely shielded from the almighty Cycladic winds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paramount has talked often — and loudly — about how deep its pockets are, and has expressed supreme confidence in its DC chops.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The head of the center is directly appointed by Iran’s supreme leader.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The venue itself is sexy and luxurious, and the food is, in a word, divine.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Remove Scuff Marks An easy remedy for scuff marks on your shoes or on your floor is the all-powerful banana peel.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense of the all-powerful US dollar.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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This argument, though frighteningly specious, represents a growing belief that A.I. will be an all-wise, all-knowing, godlike operator, one that can benevolently guide life on earth, and beyond, better than humanity ever could.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Omniscient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omniscient. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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