1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
the almighty shock that we got when we received the bill
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2
as in sovereign
having unlimited power or authority
when we are young, we want our parents to be almighty and to be able to make everything right when something goes wrong
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as in damn
to a great degree
that's an almighty large pumpkin you've grown there
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as in God
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
the missionaries gave thanks to the Almighty for their miraculous deliverance from death
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Recent Examples of almighty
Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
But perhaps, with this hybrid sneaker-heel, Doja Cat and Adidas have cracked the code to refreshing the almighty Samba.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Rutgers led 30-27 at halftime thanks only to a banked-in 28-footer, the other 19:58 of the half an almighty slog between two teams trading good defense and very bad offense back and forth.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
After playing Lucius in Batman Begins, Freeman reprised his role of God in Evan Almighty, and appeared in The Bucket List, Invictus, Red and Lucy.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Adjective
This sets up an almighty clash between the Pouvoir movement and the Union of Hope, with the future of France hanging in the balance.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
But perhaps, with this hybrid sneaker-heel, Doja Cat and Adidas have cracked the code to refreshing the almighty Samba.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Adverb
Surfers that dared to try and tame this almighty swell on December 23 estimated some waves were breaking the 60-foot mark at times.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Rutgers led 30-27 at halftime thanks only to a banked-in 28-footer, the other 19:58 of the half an almighty slog between two teams trading good defense and very bad offense back and forth.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
Noun
In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
After playing Lucius in Batman Begins, Freeman reprised his role of God in Evan Almighty, and appeared in The Bucket List, Invictus, Red and Lucy.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almighty
Adjective
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Pyongyang has continued to exercise significant control over the population and severely restrict the rights and freedoms of its population, and that has only gotten more intense over the last decade.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This question — which strikes at the heart of a perennial issue in American politics, frequently reignited by recurring mass shootings — sparked an intense partisan divide.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gulf states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE could utilize their vast sovereign wealth funds to impose trade limitations on Israel.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund launched LIV in 2022 as a competitor to the PGA Tour.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As a result, Green Bay just got glitzier — and America’s Team appears pretty damn far from Super.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Orange Is the New Black star helped launch EW's annual LGBTQ+ issue — and looked damn good doing it.—
Leah Greenblatt,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Zack recently completed five weeks of intensive training with his handler, Deputy Trisha List.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Measles, for example, was eliminated in the US in 2000 through intensive vaccination.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ghosted feel omniscient but not omnipotent; technology has not yet invented a way to compel a response.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Exactly — omnipotent, completely ignorant to any outside influences.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The car scenes are rough, authentic, and often deeply compelling — mainly because the fresh-faced Bridges is so damned charismatic.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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While Nintendo mostly conceded the corporate tug-of-war over graphical prowess back in 2006 with the Wii, the general plateau of visual enhancements over the last two generations means that games running on Switch 2 look pretty damned good even compared to more premium devices.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Despite fierce opposition to certain kids books by conservative activists, Maricopa County, which serves 144,000 library cardholders, received only 12 formal letters asking for reevaluation of library books and DVDs since 2021.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In August, the discontent grew when a leak showed that the White House's forthcoming MAHA strategy report would sidestep tougher limits on pesticides and other agrochemicals, bowing to fierce industry pressure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Emerald City, where Dorothy and Co. trek to visit the all-powerful wizard, is vast, striking and very, very green.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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There has been some innuendo that the all-powerful International Cricket Council board will hold an emergency meeting soon, but it is learned that nothing is planned at this stage.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Almighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almighty. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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