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as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
one of the goddesses of the silver screen during the silent era
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as in beauty
a lovely woman
like any guy in love, he thought his new girlfriend was a goddess
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Recent Examples of goddess
As the goddess of spring, Freya represents renewal, growth and the flourishing of new life.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, irises are available in a wide range of flower colors and patterns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Their new Extra Dark shade is incredible for a glowing goddess look!
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, also stands on the rooftop’s edge, surveying the city like a watchful guardian.
—AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, irises are available in a wide range of flower colors and patterns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Their new Extra Dark shade is incredible for a glowing goddess look!
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, also stands on the rooftop’s edge, surveying the city like a watchful guardian.
—AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddess
Noun
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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Case in point: the rapper and singer has only been to two Met Galas, but both her fashion and beauty looks have cemented themselves as some of the most memorable to date.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Now, the 16-time Grammy winner is adding a doe-eyed cartoon pinup to his inimitable list of divas.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is the shadow side of what can happen to a Leo diva when no one is around to play their games continuously.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The cookies won’t taste like a latte, but sort of like a bay leaf in a stew, the instant espresso powder rounds out the cookie with a subtle bitter background flavor that balances the sweetness of the dough.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Real-time identity resolution ensures every visitor interaction counts, driving personalization without relying on third-party cookies.—
Richard Jones,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goddess. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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