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divinity

noun

də-ˈvi-nə-tē

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the quality or state of being divine Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature

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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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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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How all-knowing is a deity that needs constant reminders in the form of tithes and offerings?

— David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Thousands of his followers flocked to Buenos Aires to celebrate a player who has become nothing short of a deity in the country and a goal and two assists in a 3-0 win against Benin seemed a fitting way to end a stellar 20-year international career.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

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Replicants are also looking for their identity as the dominant species, and if God made humans in his image as humans did for Replicants — well, some Replicants might want to find out how to become gods.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
But the football gods keep receipts, too — get down 16-0 to start the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium, Little Shanny might beat the living pants off you.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

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