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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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The bride shimmered in the Pragnell Tiara on the big day, and the couple's daughters sweetly served as her bridesmaids for the ceremony at their local church, All Saints Church in Kemble.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Tess and DeeDee are both button-cute characters, and Minj’s cornpone enthusiasm balances sweetly with Jujubee’s naïvete.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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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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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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After 10-15 minutes, scrub gently with a damp cloth or sponge.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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In the comments, viewers applauded her daring, but lovingly shared concern for her safety.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Dripping with passion and lovingly imbued with film noir tropes, Bound is a pulpy delight.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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