divinities

Definition of divinitiesnext
plural of divinity
as in deities
a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world a modest temple built for one of the minor divinities in ancient Greek mythology

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Noun
  • In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.
    Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).
    Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Las Vegas is no longer the seat of the sportsbook gods.
    Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Well, the football gods have a sense of humor.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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