as in empire
an extremely powerful nation
The country had become an economic superpower.
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Recent Examples of superpower
If hard work truly is his superpower, Betts has put it to use in making the switch to shortstop this season.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Still, analysts were upbeat about the prospects for the superpowers’ negotiations, pointing to Beijing’s decision to loosen controls on rare earths as a positive signal.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
The pair hide their superpowers and identities with a quiet life in the suburbs with their three children — Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dashiell ‘Dash’ (Spencer Fox) and Jack Jack, who also have superpowers.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2025
The perfect heroes of previous generations, exemplars of patriotism and rising above tragedy, and their traditional superpowers—strength, flight, speed, their belief in the goodness of people—are rapidly being replaced.
—Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Still, analysts were upbeat about the prospects for the superpowers’ negotiations, pointing to Beijing’s decision to loosen controls on rare earths as a positive signal.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
The pair hide their superpowers and identities with a quiet life in the suburbs with their three children — Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dashiell ‘Dash’ (Spencer Fox) and Jack Jack, who also have superpowers.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2025
The perfect heroes of previous generations, exemplars of patriotism and rising above tragedy, and their traditional superpowers—strength, flight, speed, their belief in the goodness of people—are rapidly being replaced.
—Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superpower
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Great Britain, in alliance with the Dutch Republic and Habsburg Spain, opposed France’s efforts to install a Bourbon French prince, fearing a united Franco-Spanish empire.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Her arrest comes 18 days after Lopez and four others were accused of establishing what prosecutors called a multi-million dollar casino empire before he was elected in 2020.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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While playoff contenders are still driven by star power, the evolution of the role player has shifted the draft process and player acquisition dynamic.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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The early opposition is a harrowing state of play for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who can only afford to lose three votes and muscle the legislation through his razor-thin majority, assuming full attendance and unanimous Democratic opposition.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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File a complaint: With the SEC, FTC, or your state attorney general.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Persistent illiberalism in both erstwhile liberal democracies would strengthen similar political forces in other countries.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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This is essential to stop further erosion of the rule of law, the attack on democracy, and the threat of authoritarianism.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In the long term, the collapse of that pillar of regime stability could weaken the edifice of the Islamic republic itself.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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While Iran’s military capabilities have been degraded by punishing Israeli air strikes that began a week and a half ago, the Islamic republic was able to launch missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar on Monday.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The tomb was discovered at the archeological site of Gordion, the capital of the Phrygian kingdom, which controlled much of Asia Minor during the first millennium BCE, Gordion Excavation Director C. Brian Rose said in a news release.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Denmark bill to allow US military bases COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark's Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow U.S. military bases on Danish soil, a move that comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control of the kingdom's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
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The backdrop of the Marcos dictatorship shaped her artistic approach, defined by an interest in quotidian experience—including everyday injustices such as gender inequality and the ecological exploitation of the Philippines by greedy conglomerates.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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This brings me back to the conclusion that the Venezuelan dictatorship — perhaps Latin America’s biggest potential winner of a global oil price hike — along with Colombia and Mexico may get, at best, a brief respite if the Iran war disrupts world oil shipping lanes.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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The Republican president earlier told reporters that the U.S. was soon preparing to send letters to different countries, informing them of the new tariff rate his administration would impose on them.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Globally, several countries are reportedly considering nationwide bans on cellphones during school hours.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Superpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superpower. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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