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as in deities
a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world
in some belief systems, natural forces like the wind and the sea were gods
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Recent Examples of gods
But the delicate and sturdy structure with a multitiered roof that makes her box look a pagoda devoted to the baking gods.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Who says the football gods don’t have a sense of humor?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
For whatever reason, the weather gods were certainly smiling on Venice this year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Temkin’s Olympus language includes an interpreter consisting of Greek gods, which must be asked to do things in the proper way.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
The sycamore species itself carries symbolic weight in world mythologies, linked to Hera, queen of the Greek gods; the World Tree in Celtic tradition; and Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love and beauty.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
The football gods are past due to give the Dolphins a damned break.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Rooftops tell their own stories, some adorned with statues of gods and warriors and others with sunbaked locals sipping café con leche.
—AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Who says the football gods don’t have a sense of humor?
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
For whatever reason, the weather gods were certainly smiling on Venice this year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Temkin’s Olympus language includes an interpreter consisting of Greek gods, which must be asked to do things in the proper way.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
The sycamore species itself carries symbolic weight in world mythologies, linked to Hera, queen of the Greek gods; the World Tree in Celtic tradition; and Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love and beauty.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
The football gods are past due to give the Dolphins a damned break.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Rooftops tell their own stories, some adorned with statues of gods and warriors and others with sunbaked locals sipping café con leche.
—AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gods
Noun
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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.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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Meanwhile, hydrating heroes like hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensure skin stays natural-looking and never cakey.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The film is not just about Kanye’s fame, but about other idols, too.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Having been in the industry for many years, GK noticed that several K-pop idols struggled to surpass their standard seven-year contract, often peaking in their teens or twenties.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Gods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gods. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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