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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That capability could allow chips to operate at higher power levels without reaching damaging temperatures. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Data centers can consume enormous amounts of electricity, and residents in communities targeted for development worry about higher power bills, water usage, noise and the strain on local infrastructure. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The other 88% were higher power and higher speed, according to the study report. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 Because you’re not bound financially to a higher power, and that has its merits for creative experimentation. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for higher power

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“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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