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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
Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.
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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
This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
These goddesses were no feminists.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the season 2 premiere of The Golden Bachelor, EW offered fans an exclusive first look at the Golden goddesses heading to the Bachelor mansion.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The watch itself is an obvious Easter egg, as Hera is queen of all 12 Greek gods and goddesses, while The Life of a Showgirl is her 12th studio album.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2025
Lubrano readies his birds, each named after mythological gods and goddesses and living in an individual enclosure.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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
This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
These goddesses were no feminists.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the season 2 premiere of The Golden Bachelor, EW offered fans an exclusive first look at the Golden goddesses heading to the Bachelor mansion.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The watch itself is an obvious Easter egg, as Hera is queen of all 12 Greek gods and goddesses, while The Life of a Showgirl is her 12th studio album.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2025
Lubrano readies his birds, each named after mythological gods and goddesses and living in an individual enclosure.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddesses
Noun
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The puzzle queens will inspire me to calm down and focus.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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That alliance definitively placed the company on the map of the great European courts, long before the queens of the north became regular customers.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums snagged her wishbone chairs at a small antique sale in Maine, and after repairs to the paper cord seats, the Danish beauties were as good as new.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 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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The movie is all about girl power The members of HUNTR/X are powerful pop divas who hunt demons by night.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Every bakery has its distinguishing products, and for Upper Crust those include its Black Gold cookies, Paraguayan cornbread and Italian cream cake.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guests are invited to become part of the journey — kneading bread, baking cookies, gathering fresh eggs, or plucking herbs for cocktails — while learning how regenerative farming nurtures both flavor and sustainability.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Next time a wintry mix or your cozy layers take a toll on your perfect blowout, remind yourself that even princesses can relate—and copy Middleton’s stylish way to adapt.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Goddesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goddesses. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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