divinities

Definition of divinitiesnext
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 four days of this festival are dedicated to various deities and agents who are believed to help with a good harvest.
    Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In India, astrology is closely intertwined with local deities and spiritual practice.
    Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Bohm, who erected a shrine to the baseball gods using spare bats in an empty locker adjacent to his, just embodies the frustration.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • And if the basketball gods were just, the Warriors would be provided a play-in loss — Wednesday or Friday, either will do — and lottery luck.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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