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
  • Going further back, a sun disk hovered over the ancient Egyptian god Ra, and in Eastern religions a nimbus halo appeared over the Buddha and the Hindu deities.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The third act, which captures essentially one long showdown among deities of all kinds, is awash with kinetic action.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • In a recent interview with Mark Radcliffe on The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2, the former Led Zeppelin frontman described the group’s live performances in starkly human terms – and as far from the flawless rock gods many fans remember.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Who says the football gods don’t have a sense of humor?
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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