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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
how about a piece of the most divine apple pie I've ever tasted!
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as in heavenly
of, relating to, or being God
for these divine gifts let us be truly thankful
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
the great influence exerted by the Puritan divines in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
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as in to anticipate
to realize or know about beforehand
it was easy to divine his intention of asking his girlfriend to marry him
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Recent Examples of divine
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Huckabee also wrote Trump a message in recent days — which Trump duly published on social media — in which the ambassador suggested that Trump was positioned to act as a vehicle of divine will regarding Israel.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 June 2025
Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For centuries the resinous sap—which, when dried and burned, was said to smell of the divine—was one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Strategists often look at technical trends in stocks’ movements, such as their 200-day moving average, in an attempt to divine their future.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
With another sweltering summer well underway, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and plenty of ways to cool off sounds simply divine.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Huckabee also wrote Trump a message in recent days — which Trump duly published on social media — in which the ambassador suggested that Trump was positioned to act as a vehicle of divine will regarding Israel.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 June 2025
Noun
Ninigi brought with him three objects: a mirror, a jewel, and a sword—sacred objects that to this day are the imperial regalia of Japan, symbolizing the emperor’s connection to the divine.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
For centuries the resinous sap—which, when dried and burned, was said to smell of the divine—was one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump is pushing hard and fast for the Kremlin to agree to terms to end the war that Putin has clearly divined will improve, not worsen, over time.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Strategists often look at technical trends in stocks’ movements, such as their 200-day moving average, in an attempt to divine their future.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divine
Adjective
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Favorite collections: Dior, Willy Chavarria, Craig Green, Lemaire and Officine Générale Best show format: The glorious city of Paris and its surroundings were on wonderful display this show season.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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The result is a project that transformed a site of heavenly aspirations into one of earthly delight.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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The key to harnessing all of this energy is to plant seeds, take initiative and begin something at this time to infuse it with this heavenly vibration.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Today, the priests are on the road to canonization, and an associate of theirs, Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez, is one of Bukele’s most outspoken critics.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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Bishops must live in poverty and simplicity, generously opening their homes to all and acting as a father figure and brother to his priests, Leo said.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The company anticipates cleanup efforts to wrap up at the end of August, but the target may be adjusted as needed to ensure safety.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Over the past two years, multinational enterprises have been anticipating the need for strategic rebalancing of production locations, with Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Central America the main beneficiaries, according to the report.—
Courtney Fingar,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of region, a memorable melody remains the holy grail.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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At a small crossroads in southern France, in the 13th century, Dominic de Guzman, a holy man, recognized the necessity for sanctuary for women who rejected heresy and were in danger, according to the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Balmer, who visited him in Baton Rouge while researching a 1998 magazine piece about the disgraced preacher, said Swaggart struggled mightily after his fall from grace.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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The Pentecostal preacher was caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988, which led to his defrocking by the Assembly of God denomination.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Many business leaders and others remain rattled because most people did not foresee the massive tariffs that Trump rolled out earlier this year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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What the optimists did not foresee was that power could eventually shift back.—
SARAH BUSH,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
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“Divine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divine. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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