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Recent Examples of divinely
The first-class crew are divinely shady, with willowy Brooke Lynn Hytes making Amber a kind of drag Disney villainess.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
There was Solresol, an early-nineteenth-century language based on musical notation, and the largely monosyllabic Volapük, invented by a German Catholic priest who believed himself to be divinely inspired.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The defense secretary has previously invoked his religious identity to suggest that US military action is divinely sanctioned.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The spirited ensemble — most of whom sing and take small roles as well as dancing divinely — bring the fluidity and context that is usually provided by a live onstage band.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Thank God for the other returning stars, including Stanley Tucci’s divinely calm and in-control Nigel and Emily Blunt as the franchise’s forever MVP, as absolutely batshit and too-often-right Emily.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Besides being a record of events, the work is a crafty portrayal of kingship, presenting Akbar in an adulatory tone, as an exemplary and divinely favored ruler.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Some Kurdish legends here in Van say the cats are divinely blessed.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
When Dunya’s friend Sheefah encourages her to challenge traditions that are supposed to be divinely mandated, certain questions emerge in her mind.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
There was Solresol, an early-nineteenth-century language based on musical notation, and the largely monosyllabic Volapük, invented by a German Catholic priest who believed himself to be divinely inspired.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The defense secretary has previously invoked his religious identity to suggest that US military action is divinely sanctioned.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The spirited ensemble — most of whom sing and take small roles as well as dancing divinely — bring the fluidity and context that is usually provided by a live onstage band.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Thank God for the other returning stars, including Stanley Tucci’s divinely calm and in-control Nigel and Emily Blunt as the franchise’s forever MVP, as absolutely batshit and too-often-right Emily.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Besides being a record of events, the work is a crafty portrayal of kingship, presenting Akbar in an adulatory tone, as an exemplary and divinely favored ruler.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Some Kurdish legends here in Van say the cats are divinely blessed.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
When Dunya’s friend Sheefah encourages her to challenge traditions that are supposed to be divinely mandated, certain questions emerge in her mind.
—Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divinely
Adverb
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Her son Aire was pictured wearing a gray hooded tracksuit top and sweetly smiled for a selfie with his mom while sitting on her lap inside the plane.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Sugar is sweetly naive, but never dumb; her falling for the act can be taken as a sign of her big-heartedness, her willingness to suspend suspicion in favor of extending the benefit of the doubt.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Let cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 35 minutes.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The director would later produce a book of lovingly annotated Polaroids, Instant Stories (2017).—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Orlando Bloom looks lovingly out at the crowd at the 2026 Fan Expo Denver in Denver on May 31.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Audacity is better when dealing more sympathetically with teenagers like Tess, who’s grown tired of rebellion as the answer to her discontent.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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But the scenes she’s devised for these sympathetically difficult oddballs go nowhere.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Divinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinely. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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