Superpower
noun
A very strong and influential nation, especially a nuclear state.
The United States is considered a superpower in global politics.
Often appears as...
- global superpower
- economic superpower
noun
An exceptional or superior ability or skill.
Being able to speak multiple languages is her superpower.
Often appears as...
- personal superpower
- unique superpower
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A very strong and influential nation, especially a nuclear state.
The United States is considered a superpower in global politics.
Often appears as...
- global superpower
- economic superpower
noun
An exceptional or superior ability or skill.
Being able to speak multiple languages is her superpower.
Often appears as...
- personal superpower
- unique superpower
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Political Domain
Used in the context of international relations and global dominance.
After World War II, the USSR emerged as a superpower.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Authority
Implies a nation has significant influence on global issues and other countries.
As a superpower, China has a strong say in the United Nations.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Strength
Often refers to a nation's strong economy as a component of its superpower status.
Germany is considered an economic superpower in Europe.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Domain
Used in the context of international relations and global dominance.
After World War II, the USSR emerged as a superpower.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Authority
Implies a nation has significant influence on global issues and other countries.
As a superpower, China has a strong say in the United Nations.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Strength
Often refers to a nation's strong economy as a component of its superpower status.
Germany is considered an economic superpower in Europe.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Domain
Used in the context of international relations and global dominance.
After World War II, the USSR emerged as a superpower.
Pro Tip 2/3Implicit Authority
Implies a nation has significant influence on global issues and other countries.
As a superpower, China has a strong say in the United Nations.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Strength
Often refers to a nation's strong economy as a component of its superpower status.
Germany is considered an economic superpower in Europe.
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Your identity is your...
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If superpowers were...
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What is your entrepreneur...
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History vs. Vladimir...
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If superpowers were...
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If superpowers were...
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Jellyfish predate...
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
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Spider With Three Super...
To help her in her quest, she's equipped with three superpowers. First, an amazing approach to getting about.
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Your identity is your...
My identity is not my obstacle. My identity is my superpower. I, for one, am ready to stop resisting and to start existing as my full and authentic self. I am just one of millions of people who have been told that in order to fulfill my dreams, in order to contribute my talents to the world, I have to resist the truth of who I am. I didn't get a lot of the jobs people were willing to see me the gangbanger's girlfriend, the sassy shoplifter, pregnant Chola number two.
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If superpowers were...
What if I could live forever? What if I could be invisible? What if I could lift a tank? For ages, people have craved for answers to these questions, and what unbelievably gratifying way that we have used to express our fantasies is through the invention of superheroes and their superpowers.
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Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
so in the Leopards pose and tension need for us some of the lines do exactly the same thing so yeah it's hard to say obviously i can't communicate with animals even though I'd really like to that's like if someone said to me you can have one superpower what would it be
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What is your entrepreneur...
single thought in your mind why it won't work this characterizes the luck dominant entrepreneur now why care why care if your heart driven smart driven guts driven or luck driven for reasons no your superpower strength versus your kryptonite second your decision-making
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History vs. Vladimir...
full of illiterate peasants to a modern, industrial superpower, with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious,
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If superpowers were...
Well, think about how boring the world would be without seeing people on the streets, on TV, or at home on your computer like right now. It's lonely being invisible. Now, which superpower physics lesson
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If superpowers were...
So, are you sure you want to live forever? Now, which superpower physics lesson will you explore next? Shifting body size and content, super speed, flight, super strength,
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Jellyfish predate...
making it one of the most potent poisons of any animal in the world. Other jellyfish superpowers are less lethal. One species of jellyfish glows green when it's agitated,
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
superpower Porter is a genius she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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Spider With Three Super...
To help her in her quest, she's equipped with three superpowers. First, an amazing approach to getting about.
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Nina Hagen
German Musician
We can change the world if we change ourselves. We just need to get hold of the old patterns of thinking and dealing with things and start listening to our inner voices and trusting our own superpowers.
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Shawn Ashmore
Canadian Actor
Playing a character who's dealing not only with a superpower but having a normal relationship is easy to associate with, because I feel that everyone has been through it.
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Janelle Monae
American Musician
I believe it's time that women truly owned their superpowers and used their beauty and strength to change the world around them.
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Peer Steinbruck
German Politician
The U.S. will lose its status as the superpower of the world financial system. The world will become multi-polar.
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Patrick Leahy
American Politician
Batman doesn't have any superpowers. He has to use his brain and his courage. That's what always appealed to me.
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Stephen Harper
Canadian Politician
The world is now unipolar and contains o-nly o-ne superpower. Canada shares a continent with that superpower.
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Vivek Oberoi
Indian Actor
If I have superpowers, I would eliminate all negative people and all negativity from this world.
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Zoe Kazan
American Actress
I do feel like I have the superpower of not caring about my body as an actor.
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Julia Hartz
American Businesswoman
That seems to be my superpower - really understanding what motivates people.
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Brendan Rodgers
Irish Athlete
Liverpool is one of the superpowers of world football.
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Nina Hagen
German Musician
We can change the world if we change ourselves. We just need to get hold of the old patterns of thinking and dealing with things and start listening to our inner voices and trusting our own superpowers.
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Shawn Ashmore
Canadian Actor
Playing a character who's dealing not only with a superpower but having a normal relationship is easy to associate with, because I feel that everyone has been through it.
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Janelle Monae
American Musician
I believe it's time that women truly owned their superpowers and used their beauty and strength to change the world around them.
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Peer Steinbruck
German Politician
The U.S. will lose its status as the superpower of the world financial system. The world will become multi-polar.
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Patrick Leahy
American Politician
Batman doesn't have any superpowers. He has to use his brain and his courage. That's what always appealed to me.
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Stephen Harper
Canadian Politician
The world is now unipolar and contains o-nly o-ne superpower. Canada shares a continent with that superpower.
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Vivek Oberoi
Indian Actor
If I have superpowers, I would eliminate all negative people and all negativity from this world.
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Zoe Kazan
American Actress
I do feel like I have the superpower of not caring about my body as an actor.
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Julia Hartz
American Businesswoman
That seems to be my superpower - really understanding what motivates people.
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Brendan Rodgers
Irish Athlete
Liverpool is one of the superpowers of world football.
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