ALL-POWERFUL Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

all-powerful

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl

Definition of all-powerful

as in almighty

having unlimited power or authority that country's monarch was never an all-powerful ruler, but one who shared power with a parliament

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Recent Examples of all-powerful Coincidentally — though is there really any coincidence where an all-powerful authorial hand is involved — most are beginning new jobs. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 There were also some new characters joining Season 2 of the series including Robert House, played by Theroux, an enigmatic, all-powerful technocrat dedicated to the pursuit of his own interests by any means necessary. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 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 The second movie, which brought back the original director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, picks up 20 years later as Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs returns to Runway magazine as a features editor under Meryl Streep’s all-powerful editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-powerful

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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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Nothing can overrule God’s omnipotent and omnipresent love and care.

— André Kisonga, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.

— Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Definition of omnipotent

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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

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