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
  • In India, astrology is closely intertwined with local deities and spiritual practice.
    Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The deathbed and post-death rituals include performing devotional prayers to peaceful and wrathful deities oneself.
    Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Given the Necrons' presence (and the lack of Chaos factions in the roster), our money is on a C'tan, one of the Necron star gods.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The basketball gods do not hand over the keys to the palace to a kid who played 12 games in high school.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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