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

Wolff also felt Mercedes was due some good fortune from the racing gods. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In the Middle East, where gods were born, where narratives were sacred and the books in which they were inscribed considered sacramental, the ancient narratives are glorified again. — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

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