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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Some Kurdish legends here in Van say the cats are divinely blessed.
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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.
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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
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That sense of modernity has sometimes felt absent from the movies’ sweetly old-fashioned world, which features pull-string cowboy dolls and a shiny spaceman action figure.
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With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
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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.
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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.
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Roll it gently between your thumb and fingers.
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Instead, the area should be cleared of sharp or dangerous objects; they should be turned gently on their side, and their airway should be kept clear.
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The actor looked lovingly at his wife as the two stood in front of a white church with a red door.
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Over 150 brightly colored, lovingly detailed cars cruised down Capitol Mall on Sunday for the fourth annual Lowrider Holiday Celebration.
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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.
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In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.
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Variety reported that Artificial recently received positive feedback during test screenings, and claimed that Altman and Musk are portrayed less sympathetically than other figures in the film.
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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.
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“Divinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinely. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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