Synonyms of deities

deities

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gods
• divinities
• spirits
• angels
• demons
• devils
• demigods
• supernaturals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deities

Then there are family deities, caste deities, village deities, deities of geographical locations, and planetary deities (navagrahas). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Beyond its fascinating reliefs depicting pharaohs and Egyptian deities, the temple offers sweeping panoramic views across Madrid’s western districts. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Almost a century after the overthrow of the goddess Akaso and her kinfolk of local deities by the arrival of white missionaries, their disciples were stepping up to root out what was left. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Linn said there's anything from dogs associated with deities like Hecate, to dogs found in Mycenaean tombs. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Meddy is a teen mortal in a family of primordial sea deities. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Yet behind the festive atmosphere lies a tradition rooted in the worship of deities and rituals of protection. — ABC News, 19 July 2026