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a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world
to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea
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Recent Examples of deities
The book, set for release on October 14, builds upon Rosales’ long-standing exploration of the Orishas—deities of the Yoruba tradition—through her signature fusion of classical technique and Afrofuturist storytelling.
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But Dash still believes that more investors can infuse their strategy with empathy, which seems more fulfilling than funding their own personal AGI deities.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
However, offerings like these were usually made to painted or sculpted deities, not to fire altars.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
While this spirituality is inherent within the culture presented onscreen, seen through rituals and ceremonies, Hamlet is also faced with symbols of Hindu deities, one in a particularly pivotal moment, causing internal reflection.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Ogun and Oshoosi are also the names of Yoruba deities, or Orishas.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
These traditional theaters, made entirely out of the plant, are built on special occasions like the birthdays of local deities or the Hungry Ghost Festival.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Going further back, a sun disk hovered over the ancient Egyptian god Ra, and in Eastern religions a nimbus halo appeared over the Buddha and the Hindu deities.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The third act, which captures essentially one long showdown among deities of all kinds, is awash with kinetic action.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But Dash still believes that more investors can infuse their strategy with empathy, which seems more fulfilling than funding their own personal AGI deities.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
However, offerings like these were usually made to painted or sculpted deities, not to fire altars.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
While this spirituality is inherent within the culture presented onscreen, seen through rituals and ceremonies, Hamlet is also faced with symbols of Hindu deities, one in a particularly pivotal moment, causing internal reflection.
—Katherine Singh, Refinery29, 11 Sep. 2025
Ogun and Oshoosi are also the names of Yoruba deities, or Orishas.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
These traditional theaters, made entirely out of the plant, are built on special occasions like the birthdays of local deities or the Hungry Ghost Festival.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Going further back, a sun disk hovered over the ancient Egyptian god Ra, and in Eastern religions a nimbus halo appeared over the Buddha and the Hindu deities.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The third act, which captures essentially one long showdown among deities of all kinds, is awash with kinetic action.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deities
gods
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But the delicate and sturdy structure with a multitiered roof that makes her box look a pagoda devoted to the baking gods.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Knight slowly explores the city and uncovers its many secrets, learning about the Lovecraftian gods who shaped it.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Deities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deities. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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