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
  • In Babylonian and Assyrian artworks, too, feathers are often seen covering the bodies of deities or embellishing royal crowns.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Religious identity, too, was communicated via long prayers addressed to personal gods or via images depicting gods and worshippers.
    Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.
    Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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