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as in god
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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as in divinity
the quality or state of being divine
the repudiation of the claim of deity by the Japanese emperor after the end of World War II
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Recent Examples of deity
In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.
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Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Belichick’s and Brady’s greatness and championships did not depend on Spygate, the coach already has paid his punishment for that, and the shrine in Canton, Ohio, is not restricted to mortal deities.
—Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Originally built for a Japanese businessman, the 191-foot superyacht was named for a Shinto deity.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Belichick’s and Brady’s greatness and championships did not depend on Spygate, the coach already has paid his punishment for that, and the shrine in Canton, Ohio, is not restricted to mortal deities.
—Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Originally built for a Japanese businessman, the 191-foot superyacht was named for a Shinto deity.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deity
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That prospect alone is a good incentive to live at least long enough to witness their gods’ apocalypse.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Named after the Greek god of the sun, the golden round radish has crisp, white flesh and a mild, sweet flavor.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.—
Gregory Bull,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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While its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.—
Gregory Bull,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Deity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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