Definition of divinitynext
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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
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 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 In the past 50 years, namaste has evolved from a simple greeting and parting to a word that is a mini meditation on the interconnectedness and shared divinity of all beings. Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for divinity
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Noun
  • Almost a century after the overthrow of the goddess Akaso and her kinfolk of local deities by the arrival of white missionaries, their disciples were stepping up to root out what was left.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The figure holds what may be a quince in its right hand, possibly an offering to a deity.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Some fans asked if the post was referencing God or other gods.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Between the gods of Abraham’s children and the faceless gods of corporations are countless humans crawling in search of something to believe in.
    Will Cady, SPIN, 30 July 2026

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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinity. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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