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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
how about a piece of the most divine apple pie I've ever tasted!
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as in heavenly
of, relating to, or being God
for these divine gifts let us be truly thankful
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
the great influence exerted by the Puritan divines in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
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as in to anticipate
to realize or know about beforehand
it was easy to divine his intention of asking his girlfriend to marry him
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Recent Examples of divine
EW.com, 23 July 2025
These softwares aren’t divine clocks, or flawless arbiters that float above human biases.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For centuries the resinous sap—which, when dried and burned, was said to smell of the divine—was one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 23 June 2025
With the Fed usually circumspect about its outlook, investors often hope to divine some greater understanding about the fate of the U.S. economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
An ayahuasca retreat might have been a more divine alternative to a trailer breakdown to promote the otherworldly Good Fortune, at least according to its writer, director, and star, Aziz Ansari.
—EW.com, 23 July 2025
These softwares aren’t divine clocks, or flawless arbiters that float above human biases.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Noun
Ninigi brought with him three objects: a mirror, a jewel, and a sword—sacred objects that to this day are the imperial regalia of Japan, symbolizing the emperor’s connection to the divine.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For centuries the resinous sap—which, when dried and burned, was said to smell of the divine—was one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ceasefire or not, divining exactly where the Trump administration stands is made all but impossible by Trump’s volatility.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 23 June 2025
With the Fed usually circumspect about its outlook, investors often hope to divine some greater understanding about the fate of the U.S. economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divine
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Cromlix has recently introduced a whole bath time ritual which includes having your bath drawn for you, laden with heavenly essential oils, a relaxing playlist pumped into the expansive bathrooms and LED candles softly lighting the room.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is the nature of heavenly bliss: to be happy with one’s lot and never look back.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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And, over time, fewer new European priests arrived in Kongo, making translation less necessary.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
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One particular enemy of Gauguin’s was Bishop Martin, a Catholic priest on Hiva Oa who did his best to stomp out local custom, forbidding tattooing, Polynesian dancing, and the customary practice of polyandry.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Although some categories of goods and services may be exempt or subject to a lower rate, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry anticipates its costs to rise by over $19 billion.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Misty doesn’t indulge in huge heaps of stage banter these days, which is almost too bad, given how eagerly the audience anticipates his occasional dry morsels between songs.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Hot sleepers need the holy trinity of queen-sized cooling pillows, a cooling duvet cover, and this cooling throw blanket with chilly Q-max technology.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
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Morning briefings feature beautifully designed PDFs on sales techniques and boosting conversion rates—the holy grail of sales training.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The dynamic and popular preacher discomfited many in his parish with his increasingly pointed critiques of inequities and corruption in the city.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The Atlanta preacher was visiting the city to march alongside striking workers.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, Germany’s Cabinet approved a draft 2026 budget that foresees a second consecutive year of record government investment in priorities such as modernizing transport infrastructure, building homes, security and digitization.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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Amemiya expects short-term volatility in the yen, but foresees that the safe haven currency will appreciate over the longer-term.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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“Divine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divine. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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