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
In Putin’s world view, however, countries like Germany don’t have their own autonomous, sovereign geopolitical interests—European capitals are effectively vassals to an omnipotent Washington.
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Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2024
Though the film is an existential crisis saga about a man’s toxic relationship with his omnipotent mother, Aster crafts a literal depiction of la petite mort.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024
Apparently, the omnipotent FBI and CIA failed in their ultimate goal of thwarting Jones.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 17 June 2024
If God is omnipotent, all things must take place according to his will, and vice versa.
—Benjamín Labatut, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2024
Though the film is an existential crisis saga about a man’s toxic relationship with his omnipotent mother, Aster crafts a literal depiction of la petite mort.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024
Apparently, the omnipotent FBI and CIA failed in their ultimate goal of thwarting Jones.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 17 June 2024
If God is omnipotent, all things must take place according to his will, and vice versa.
—Benjamín Labatut, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Over near the western end of Europe, the UK is busy building one of the world’s most expensive railway projects, known as HS2 (High Speed 2), which now costs an almighty $416 million per mile.Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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But when a deadly accident shines a harsh spotlight on Alex, his wife Maggie, and their sons Buster and Paul, the almighty Murdaugh facade begins to crumble leading Alex to take increasingly desperate measures to preserve the family name and protect his dark secrets.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has also invested billions with the private equity firm of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Reza said the plan is for foreign investors, including sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East, to start investing in the ETF early next year.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the situation has improved and cricket's bid for inclusion was pushed by the Asian Cricket Council, who until recently were led by all-powerful Jay Shah.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In this universe, humanity worships Santa as if he as an all-powerful interplanetary dictator.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Which at the very least will hopefully cause people to rethink the market prices that economists rely on to allegedly divine whether or not there’s inflation.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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And Noa Cohen, who plays Mary, is innocent, modest and believable as a young woman who receives the divine message from Saint Gabriel the Archangel, Pronechen added.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Omnipotent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnipotent. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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