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as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
one of the goddesses of the silver screen during the silent era
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as in beauty
a lovely woman
like any guy in love, he thought his new girlfriend was a goddess
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Recent Examples of goddess
Cathy Lu’s Nuwa (Gold) (2023) is a porcelain sculpture of arms stretching upward, based on the mother goddess Nuwa of Chinese mythology.
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Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
This powerful Greek name actually stems from Demeter, a Greek goddess.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Denise first met Kathy because Charlie Sheen once bought a house next to Paris Hilton and had Denise and the kids move in after his goddesses moved out.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Some Egyptian users referenced the symbolism of the lynx in ancient Egyptian mythology, where it was associated with the goddess Mafdet, who was regarded as a protector against snakes and other dangers.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
This powerful Greek name actually stems from Demeter, a Greek goddess.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Denise first met Kathy because Charlie Sheen once bought a house next to Paris Hilton and had Denise and the kids move in after his goddesses moved out.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Some Egyptian users referenced the symbolism of the lynx in ancient Egyptian mythology, where it was associated with the goddess Mafdet, who was regarded as a protector against snakes and other dangers.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddess
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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Lisa Wore Literal Claws for Nails During Her Coachella Performance Hailey Bieber's New Nail Color Is Totally Unexpected Now, watch Rachel Zegler get ready: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Eucerin's Radiant Tone Collection, Hale's top beauty tips are nothing if not practical.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, the 16-time Grammy winner is adding a doe-eyed cartoon pinup to his inimitable list of divas.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is the shadow side of what can happen to a Leo diva when no one is around to play their games continuously.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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To thank volunteers, Serendipity offered lemonade and cookies.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But there are also comforting classics like ginger molasses cookies, polvorones and sour cream chocolate bundt cakes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goddess. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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