Synonyms of god

god

noun

ˈgäd 

1

as in deity

a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world

in some belief systems, natural forces like the wind and the sea were gods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deity
• divinity
• angel
• demon
• supernatural
• devil
• spirit
• demigod

2

as in Lord

capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe

let us give thanks to God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Lord
• Father
• Providence
• Almighty
• King
• Divinity
• Eternal
• Creator
• Author
• Allah
• Yahweh
• Jehovah
• deity
• Godhead
• Maker
• Everlasting
• Supreme Being

3

as in hero

a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion

in the eyes of many film critics, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the undisputed gods of cinema

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hero
• idol
• icon
• model
• paragon
• classic
• ideal
• exemplar
• beau ideal
• nonpareil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of god

Simple in shape, being straight, these trumpets have remarkable embellishments depicting Egyptian gods and hieroglyphs. — Kara Rogers, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026

For the crime of vindictive, self-satisfying violence in the name of protecting her family, the narrative gods of Lioness will take it all away from Joe, from a mission accomplished to a family life secured. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

The likes of Burton and Neville, in particular, were treated like gods. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

People just see me as a barman, someone who’s good with his hands, a god of bottles. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026