divinities

plural of divinity
as in deities
a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world a modest temple built for one of the minor divinities in ancient Greek mythology

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Noun
  • The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The ancient Egyptians thought children were gifts from the gods, and that they were protected by deities.
    K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • They’re served topped in a number of ways, on a good bun and with fast-food fries that are actually golden brown instead of pale yellow, as the burger gods intended.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The scheduling gods couldn't have drawn it up any better for Murfreesboro area football fans.
    Cecil Joyce, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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