divinely

Definition of divinelynext

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Recent Examples of divinely Trump has long talked about his survival as divinely guided, a theme Vance took up. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Murder might seem like a harsh punishment for being a greedy guest, but in the poem, Zeus and Athena support and divinely assist Odysseus’s plan to massacre Penelope’s arrogant suitors. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 The first-class crew are divinely shady, with willowy Brooke Lynn Hytes making Amber a kind of drag Disney villainess. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divinely
Adverb
  • Tonally, The Stunt Driver is something special — very funny but also sweetly sincere.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In a profoundly prolific decade, Texas singer-songwriter Charley Crockett has refined a soulful country purview, crooning sweetly about love and perseverance in misfortune and yielding rave reviews and Grammy nominations.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Greene, who loves to blur the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction, uses this premise as a way to tenderly explore these people’s lives.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Léo’s tenderly nostalgic reminiscences of past love affairs are slapped down by Emma, who brusquely dismisses his pleasant recollections as mere male projection.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • If freezing after browning, let the meatballs cool completely before freezing the same way, then thaw and rewarm gently in a low oven before adding them to the pan.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • These lightweight compression socks gently squeeze the feet and calves in order to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent pain.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Like the s’mores kits lovingly put together by the staff to be used on the electric firepit on the patio out back.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Kelce said lovingly before shouting out how quickly and thoroughly Swift picked up all there is to know about his sport.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Psychiatry is the work of building the airplane while flying it carefully, collaboratively, and compassionately, as conditions may change midair.
    — Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When delivered compassionately, a no communicates and models a strong sense of judgment as an executive.
    — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • After leaving the stand, Susan nodded sympathetically to Lindsay.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Divinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinely. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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