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divinity

noun

də-ˈvi-nə-tē

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the quality or state of being divine Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature

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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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capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe communal worship of the Divinity was expected of every member of the colony

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Recent Examples of divinity While its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity. —

Gregory Bull, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 His religious training comes from Christian institutions, including a master of divinity from Azusa Pacific University, an evangelical Christian university, and graduate studies in pastoral counseling at Southern California Seminary. —

Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 The story weaves between 14th-century Italy and modern-day, exploring themes of love, divinity, and obsession. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026 To be sung, and now written, about was to achieve a kind of mythic divinity. —

Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for divinity

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The four days of this festival are dedicated to various deities and agents who are believed to help with a good harvest.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of them are dedicated to Shiva, a powerful Hindu deity.

— Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026