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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My own journey to recovery was paved by the grace of a higher power, but also by the practical, tangible support of Medicaid.
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Ryan Hampton, Time, 28 May 2025
The London natives have crafted a complex backstory over the year, with Sleep Token leader Vessel speaking of a higher power called Sleep and causing fans to parse through lyrics and messages to unlock new mysteries from their world.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 May 2025
That might be a job for someone of even a higher power than the pope.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Vice President Vance said his meeting with Pope Francis one day before his death was a nod from a higher power.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 May 2025
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Ryan Hampton, Time, 28 May 2025
The London natives have crafted a complex backstory over the year, with Sleep Token leader Vessel speaking of a higher power called Sleep and causing fans to parse through lyrics and messages to unlock new mysteries from their world.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 May 2025
That might be a job for someone of even a higher power than the pope.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Vice President Vance said his meeting with Pope Francis one day before his death was a nod from a higher power.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 May 2025
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“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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