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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
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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
Fado earned his master’s degree in divinity at Boston University’s School of Theology then returned to California’s Central Valley, his ministry and activism finding root in Fresno.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The album also cultivates spaces where divinity and humanity can coexist.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
All humans remained sick and suffering until God, out of love, decided to send down the Word in the form of His Son, thereby uniting His divinity with Nature.
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
The requirements in the bill stipulate that the chaplains must pass a criminal background check and have a bachelor's or masters degree in divinity, theology, religious studies or a related field, as well as some years of counseling experience.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The album also cultivates spaces where divinity and humanity can coexist.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
All humans remained sick and suffering until God, out of love, decided to send down the Word in the form of His Son, thereby uniting His divinity with Nature.
—Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
The requirements in the bill stipulate that the chaplains must pass a criminal background check and have a bachelor's or masters degree in divinity, theology, religious studies or a related field, as well as some years of counseling experience.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divinity
Noun
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The Cibeles fountain in central Madrid depicts the Phrygian deity Cybele and is where Real Madrid celebrate their greatest triumphs.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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These traditional theaters, made entirely out of the plant, are built on special occasions like the birthdays of local deities or the Hungry Ghost Festival.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Or, begrudgingly, at least a god.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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