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Recent Examples of divinely
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.
—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
There is nothing divinely ordained here.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Last September, Alan Cumming lit up the 2025 Emmy Awards ceremonies in three sharp Tanner Fletcher looks each featuring obscenely oversized bows that perfectly suited his divinely androgynous sense of style.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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
There is nothing divinely ordained here.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Last September, Alan Cumming lit up the 2025 Emmy Awards ceremonies in three sharp Tanner Fletcher looks each featuring obscenely oversized bows that perfectly suited his divinely androgynous sense of style.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divinely
Adverb
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Alice Williams, an accomplished artist who became an influencer at age 80, has won the hearts of social media with her Instagram post that featured her husband, Don, sweetly helping her out with goodies sent to their home.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over pinwheeling synths, Mahesh inhabits her narrator’s misplaced longing with gooey, heart-eyed delusion and sweetly pathetic determination.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Place the dough in a 9-inch pie pan, pressing it gently into the corners.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Some aren’t really worms but mosquito larvae, or detritus worms, but these are found in stagnant water, so would be unlikely to be in your lovingly tended birdbath.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Phones and clocks weren’t portable, but watches were, ensuring time was wisely and lovingly spent.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 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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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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Two of the emails to potential witnesses were the subjects of email strings associated with bloggers who have written extensively and sympathetically about Boyne.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Divinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinely. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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