Definition of divinitynext
1
as in deity
the quality or state of being divine Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature

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as in god
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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as in God
capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe communal worship of the Divinity was expected of every member of the colony

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Recent Examples of divinity This is also a highly spiritual moment for you that seemingly gives you a direct line to divinity. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026 This is what divinity looks like. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for divinity
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Noun
  • In the film’s early scenes, Iñárritu and Cruise have fun with our perception of Cruise as a sort of deity of cinema who lives apart from the rest of us.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • As befits the only child of such deities, the young Paweł, glimpsed in a series of snapshots, is all smiles.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • The tall temples feature square bases and conical towers adorned with intricate stone carvings of gods and mythical animals, with the three largest structures dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The oracle was a priestess who entered a trance state to convey answers from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinity. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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