Definition of godnext
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as in deity
a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world in some belief systems, natural forces like the wind and the sea were gods

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as in Lord
capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe let us give thanks to God

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as in hero
a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion in the eyes of many film critics, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the undisputed gods of cinema

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Recent Examples of god The presumption there is that Kratos will move on to new gods, something Laufey is already doing in its strange afterlife location. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 And the nearly three-hour adventure epic did not disappoint, transporting viewers armed with Jiffy Pop to a wartorn ancient world populated by heroes, gods, and monsters for two thrilling nights. Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 Diving deeper into stories of sirens, nymphs, and of course gods, several ancient dogs had stories of their own. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Exceptions included the famed Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, with its shimmering blue and gold mosaic tiles and statues of Roman gods and goddesses. Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for god
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  • The asteroid, which takes its name from the Egyptian deity of chaos, will be seen and heard, but the only impacts will be on science and planetary defense.
    Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
  • The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026
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  • This is the first time, to my knowledge, that an incumbent mayor in the City of Angels would be running against a challenger whose campaign manager is God Almighty.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • During a February 2020 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Bruce Almighty actor noted his grandson’s love of beating him at video games.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Halloween of 1981 arrives for the privileged heroes of FX/Hulu’s The Shards.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Growing up, Lee was one of the few Asian heroes Remigio saw represented on screen, and his films quickly became favorites.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • At Disney, Zhao previously directed another genre project based on famous IP, Marvel’s Eternals, which underperformed both with critics and in the boxoffice.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Before joining Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd appeared in the Marvel film Eternals (2021) and starred opposite Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes 2 (2022).
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • In just a few years, Burke had transformed from a boyish, homeschooled gamer into a streaming-era idol.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Signature subscription is intended for politicians, actors, music idols, and other public figures.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

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“God.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/god. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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