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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
how about a piece of the most divine apple pie I've ever tasted!
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as in heavenly
of, relating to, or being God
for these divine gifts let us be truly thankful
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
the great influence exerted by the Puritan divines in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
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as in to anticipate
to realize or know about beforehand
it was easy to divine his intention of asking his girlfriend to marry him
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Recent Examples of divine
Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 July 2025
What feels like a delay can actually be divine timing in disguise.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For centuries the resinous sap—which, when dried and burned, was said to smell of the divine—was one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 23 June 2025
With the Fed usually circumspect about its outlook, investors often hope to divine some greater understanding about the fate of the U.S. economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
Thank you so much to the most beautiful divine woman, heart, soul, mind…, Lana.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 July 2025
What feels like a delay can actually be divine timing in disguise.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
Ninigi brought with him three objects: a mirror, a jewel, and a sword—sacred objects that to this day are the imperial regalia of Japan, symbolizing the emperor’s connection to the divine.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For centuries the resinous sap—which, when dried and burned, was said to smell of the divine—was one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ceasefire or not, divining exactly where the Trump administration stands is made all but impossible by Trump’s volatility.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 23 June 2025
With the Fed usually circumspect about its outlook, investors often hope to divine some greater understanding about the fate of the U.S. economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divine
Adjective
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Cromlix has recently introduced a whole bath time ritual which includes having your bath drawn for you, laden with heavenly essential oils, a relaxing playlist pumped into the expansive bathrooms and LED candles softly lighting the room.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is the nature of heavenly bliss: to be happy with one’s lot and never look back.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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And, over time, fewer new European priests arrived in Kongo, making translation less necessary.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
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One particular enemy of Gauguin’s was Bishop Martin, a Catholic priest on Hiva Oa who did his best to stomp out local custom, forbidding tattooing, Polynesian dancing, and the customary practice of polyandry.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The company anticipates cleanup efforts to wrap up at the end of August, but the target may be adjusted as needed to ensure safety.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Rehearse your key points out loud, anticipate curveball questions, and get comfortable in the pressure zone.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of region, a memorable melody remains the holy grail.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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On paper, unlimited PTO sounds like the holy grail of benefits a company can offer its employees—the ability to take endless vacations and avoid burnout.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Balmer, who visited him in Baton Rouge while researching a 1998 magazine piece about the disgraced preacher, said Swaggart struggled mightily after his fall from grace.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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The television preacher from Louisiana died Tuesday, as announced on his public Facebook page.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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What the optimists did not foresee was that power could eventually shift back.—
SARAH BUSH,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
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Many business leaders and others remain rattled because most people did not foresee the massive tariffs that Trump rolled out earlier this year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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“Divine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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