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

Assembling a boy band is a way of splitting the egg myself, and repairing an injury meted out by wrathful gods in one fell swoop. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

As ruler of the Olympian gods, Zeus occupied a central position in Greek mythology; following Rome’s conquest of Greece, he became associated with the Roman god Jupiter while continuing to be depicted according to classical sculptural conventions. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The long history of prejudice As religious studies scholar Michael Altman argues, the charge that Hindus worship false gods and idols took hold in American national culture nearly two centuries ago. — Arun Brahmbhatt, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026