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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The first offer came not from a Power 4, but a higher power. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 June 2026 Vinyl can withstand higher power at 2,000 PSI. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 All season long, Rue has been exploring her faith and believes she is being led to her destiny by a higher power, which feels very John Locke. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 India’s solar industry is seeking higher power prices by petitioning the electricity regulator to lift or adjust price caps in the competitive spot power market. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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