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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
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus, who rules over all of the other gods, and Leto, one of the goddesses of childhood.
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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
While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
For Thomas, can take many forms—from representing the people closest to her as soulful goddesses to encouraging next-generation artists to seek out and express what moves them.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
On many occasions, these foods were used during celebratory ceremonies to honor gods and goddesses of fertility, agriculture, and life, such as Tláloc, the god of rain, and Centeotl, the god of corn.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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
While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
For Thomas, can take many forms—from representing the people closest to her as soulful goddesses to encouraging next-generation artists to seek out and express what moves them.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
On many occasions, these foods were used during celebratory ceremonies to honor gods and goddesses of fertility, agriculture, and life, such as Tláloc, the god of rain, and Centeotl, the god of corn.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddesses
Noun
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Everyone will have traditional costumes, and there will be kings and queens.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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The wooden board is fabricated from curly maple and the knights, pawns, bishops and queens — all positioned as if a game has begun — are made of ceramics.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Its first part centers on the beauties of Joseon and includes a key work by Shin Yun-bok depicting scenes of everyday life.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Mar. 2026
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These low-maintenance beauties flower spring, summer, and fall on compact plants that require no pruning or deadheading.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 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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If the lineup tells you anything about what’s to come, the season is full of divas, all under one roof.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our visit turned up Holiday Nog cookies from Pepperidge Farm and peppermint dipped Pocky treats, which were seasonal products from a few months ago.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But this group were there for white chocolate macadamia cookies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her daughter made a collage with pictures of the White House and covered with stickers of Disney princesses.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Spoiler alert on this 400-year-old novel, but Don Quixote doesn't actually slay any giants or rescue any princesses.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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