deities

plural of deity
as in gods
a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea

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Recent Examples of deities The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 The ancient Egyptians thought children were gifts from the gods, and that they were protected by deities. K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Now, drones used for ground-truthing surveys of archaeological features scoured the summit and found ancient carvings, establishing the summit and peak as a destination for those seeking pilgrimage for the water deities. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025 During the celebrations, locals spend days crafting elaborate sculptures from colored yak butter, shaping them into flowers, deities, and mythical creatures. Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025 And evidence that the planets came to be associated with the gods lies in their very names, which represent ancient deities from Roman and Greek. Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025 With its presence carved into tall columns and sprawling courtyards, this hallowed location has been a place of devotion to deities like Amun-Ra, Montu, and Mut for more than 3,000 years. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025 Harmonia Rosales’ Creation Story reimagines Yoruba deities within a Renaissance-style canvas. Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025 Star athletes are worshipped as minor deities in the real world. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deities
gods
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  • They’re served topped in a number of ways, on a good bun and with fast-food fries that are actually golden brown instead of pale yellow, as the burger gods intended.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The scheduling gods couldn't have drawn it up any better for Murfreesboro area football fans.
    Cecil Joyce, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, 21 Oct. 2025

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