How to Use Aphrodite in a Sentence

Aphrodite

noun
  • Aphrodite was an absolute joy to play.
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, is the star here.
    Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
  • Then there is Savy Jackson as Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
    David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Aphrodite Night owls, this is your category.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Homer also described the three as supporting Aphrodite, the goddess of love, after her birth.
    Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In Greek mythology, Adonis was a handsome mortal man who fell in love with Aphrodite.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
  • In this novel, Aphrodite’s story begins with the goddess visiting a sculptor in Milos.
    Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Alexandra Tydings, whose pronouns are she/they, played Aphrodite from seasons 2 through 6 on Xena.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng also shot 68.
    ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Amateurs Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng were 4 under.
    ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Aphrodite partners and Egypt also agreed a framework to develop a gas transmission system off the coast of the African country, according to the statement.
    Galit Altstein, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Adding something fun to your at-home altar like an incense holder, a statue of Venus/Aphrodite, or evil eye decor to stay grounded within yourself and embrace your spiritual side this month.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Aphrodite Terra adds terrain complexity to the already deadly environment.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
  • At the center, a huge tiled pool measuring nearly 29 feet is surrounded by sculptures of Aphrodite of Milos and other mythological figures.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The figure is probably a representation of Aphrodite (Venus being her Roman equivalent).
    Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
  • As Aphrodite herself, Rihanna models the Sinful Rose Printed Lace Balconette Bra.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Near the equator of Venus lies Aphrodite Terra, a highland region spanning approximately half the size of Africa, characterized by rift valleys, ridges, and ancient lava flows.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
  • There’s no chance of dividing the Apple, and only one goddess can win the prize—so Hera and Athena are furious that Aphrodite is given this glory, and the Trojan War ensues.
    Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Aphrodite Tsairis, whose daughter, Alexia, perished on Flight 103, had planned to travel to Washington for the start of the trial, along with other family members of victims.
    ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Movies are also both specific inspiration for his debut collection, entitled Aphrodite Stardust, and integral to his working practices more generally.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Armor of Aphrodite is a $16 drink with Yuzu vodka, elderflower liqueur, sloe gin, strawberry, pink peppercorn, lemon and egg whites (elderflower contains a high level of antioxidants).
    Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Penelope is unable to just govern Ithaca herself and is besieged by the suitors and patronized by her son; Helen is kidnapped by Paris (or is given to him as a prize by Aphrodite or elopes with him), setting off the Trojan War.
    Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • On the girls' side, Aphrodite Deng also made history as the first Canadian (currently a New Jersey resident) to receive the Rolex Junior Player of the Year award.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Amateurs Aphrodite Deng and Maria Jose Marin both find themselves in contention heading into the final round after each player posted a 3-under 68, leaving both players at 2 under for the tournament.
    Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 7 June 2026
  • Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty.
    ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Made from a biodegradable plastic and available in a variety of finishes that include lacquer, bronze, and a stone-like lyme, these armless, headless pieces—which start at $850 and can exceed $5,500 for solid bronze—recall masterworks like the Aphrodite of Cyrene.
    Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
  • New Greek gods will also be introduced, including Hubert Smielecki as Apollo, Kate McKinnon as Aphrodite and Ming-Na Wen as Hera.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The remains of the basilica and Aphrodite’s head were found in an ancient necropolis in the province of Beni Suef, 130 kilometres (80 miles) south of Cairo, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said.
    ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • This route was the focal point of my recent weeklong visit, taking the bus from Polis Chrysochous in the north to the Baths of Aphrodite for a couple of days of galavanting on the E4 in Akamas National Forest Park.
    Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026

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