1
as in deity
the quality or state of being divine
in some cultures, the ruler of the people has godhead and is worshipped accordingly
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as in Divinity
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
most Christians believe that there are three separate persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—that make up the Godhead
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Recent Examples of godhead
Scattered throughout the new expansion are artworks by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone and art-furniture godhead Wendell Castle.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.
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Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.
—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godhead
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The animals were also chosen as vehicles for deities during processions because of their height.
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Evidence of this lies in the very names of the planets, which represented ancient deities, and of the five bright planets, the one whose color appeared to come closest to that of blood was called Mars in honor of the god of war.
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While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
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The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit.
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“Godhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godhead. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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