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
  • Time elevates those people and their deeds to the heights of deities, and American gods must be faultless.
    Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Influential people can often feel untouchable — just like gods.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • At no point does his character summon thunder and lightning from the sky, pine for the good old days in Asgard, or reference the Nordic gods of yore.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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