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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Recent Examples of divinities The Marby grave brings together cremation, a stone monument, and this ritualistic deposit of bronze objects, which is synonymous with the end of this era when the treatment and use of bronze objects changed—often left in hoards on land or in water, sometimes as offerings to gods or divinities. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026 The pawangs—who came from a variety of Malay, Tamil, or Arab Muslim backgrounds—also understood themselves as negotiating for safe passage with non-Muslim divinities, including the Hindu deities Shiva, Indra, Krishna, and Vishnu. H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • Meddy is a teen mortal in a family of primordial sea deities.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
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  • With it, fans of the franchise will finally get the chance to meet a whole host of new heroes, villains, monsters, and gods as Percy and his pals embark on their greatest — and most dangerous — adventure thus far.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
  • The Nordstrom gods have blessed us, putting Anne Hathaway’s exact animal-print sneakers on sale for 50 percent off.
    Emma Greene, InStyle, 20 July 2026

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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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