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as in queens
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
one of the goddesses of the silver screen during the silent era
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as in beauties
a lovely woman
like any guy in love, he thought his new girlfriend was a goddess
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Recent Examples of goddesses
The goddesses were always women first.
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Vogue, 1 June 2026
Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The Superbloom Tour will be filled with celebration, dancing, theatre, cowboys and goddesses and of course a LOT of singing.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the course of Egyptian history hundreds of gods and goddesses were worshipped.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus, who rules over all of the other gods, and Leto, one of the goddesses of childhood.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Like the appeals made by women during the antiquity to midwife goddesses, prayer and supplication were ways to affirm intentions for healthy pregnancies, calm labors, and living children.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
In Greek and Roman mythology, the Furies were goddesses of vengeance and retribution, called on to punish heinous crimes such as murder; now, the word is used more generally to mean fierce passion or rage.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Vogue, 1 June 2026
Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The Superbloom Tour will be filled with celebration, dancing, theatre, cowboys and goddesses and of course a LOT of singing.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the course of Egyptian history hundreds of gods and goddesses were worshipped.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus, who rules over all of the other gods, and Leto, one of the goddesses of childhood.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Like the appeals made by women during the antiquity to midwife goddesses, prayer and supplication were ways to affirm intentions for healthy pregnancies, calm labors, and living children.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
In Greek and Roman mythology, the Furies were goddesses of vengeance and retribution, called on to punish heinous crimes such as murder; now, the word is used more generally to mean fierce passion or rage.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddesses
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Pouring a gallon of boiling water directly onto the mound at this time can kill most or all of the brood and queens in the colony.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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And on the fashion front, wedges and studs are adorning the most downtown divas this side of 2010.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Opera singers were called divas because their voices opened something celestial.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Not surprisingly, some of the most addictive foods named in the study were grocery store junk foods — ultraprocessed cookies, cakes, doughnuts, muffins, pies, pizza, chips, candy and other snack foods.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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If for some reason the code still isn't working, try clearing your browser's cookies and cache, or attempt to apply the code in an incognito window.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Amid this controversy, Eugenie and Beatrice have maintained close personal connections with both their parents, ultimately keeping the princesses deeply connected to the severe and escalating public scrutiny surrounding their parents' scandals.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Journalist Javi Hoyos posted a clip of the princesses in a video shared to TikTok, where heir to the throne Leonor danced and sang in a suite.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Goddesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goddesses. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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