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
Examples of higher power in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The former answers to a higher power.
—
Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the country, rising energy demand and infrastructure costs are showing up as higher power bills — and California, already known for some of the highest electricity rates in the nation, is no exception.
—Chaewon Chung
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The former answers to a higher power.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The contrast between svn4vr’s different inflections evokes the spiritual tension of a pious person torn between worldly desire and submission to a higher power.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for higher power
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the country, rising energy demand and infrastructure costs are showing up as higher power bills — and California, already known for some of the highest electricity rates in the nation, is no exception.
—Chaewon Chung
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The former answers to a higher power.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The contrast between svn4vr’s different inflections evokes the spiritual tension of a pious person torn between worldly desire and submission to a higher power.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for higher power
Cite this Entry
“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
