1
: a female god
2
: a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration
Examples of goddess in a Sentence
a goddess of ancient Greece
The actress, who is already a goddess in her own country, is finally getting recognition here.
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Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm.
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Nicole Russell, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Ancient Sumerians would celebrate the coming spring and the goddess Ishtar by preparing qullupu, also a dry cookie stuffed with dates.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
The lifestyle goddess of all things culinary in the home is celebrating the publication of her 100th book with a yearlong menu series.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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Nicole Russell, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Ancient Sumerians would celebrate the coming spring and the goddess Ishtar by preparing qullupu, also a dry cookie stuffed with dates.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
The lifestyle goddess of all things culinary in the home is celebrating the publication of her 100th book with a yearlong menu series.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddess. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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goddess
noun
god·dess
ˈgäd-əs 
1
: a female god
2
: a woman of great charm or beauty
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