as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
the godlike splendor of creation
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Recent Examples of godlike
Charisma belongs to the godlike character symbolic of wealth and power, while charm is associated with everydayness, said Sonnevend, associate professor of sociology at The New School for Social Research in New York.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In the eyes of many, that godlike figure is Playboi Carti, rap’s biggest young luminary.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
But being able to create in a godlike way, using the building blocks of all life– well, to put it simply, that that’s something else.
—John Werner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
All the while, Dee Dee was godlike to her, her sole caretaker who was always hovering.
—Timothy Bella, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In the eyes of many, that godlike figure is Playboi Carti, rap’s biggest young luminary.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
But being able to create in a godlike way, using the building blocks of all life– well, to put it simply, that that’s something else.
—John Werner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
All the while, Dee Dee was godlike to her, her sole caretaker who was always hovering.
—Timothy Bella, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godlike
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Maybe the Cubs, perennially in need of divine intervention, will now have a new pal in a high place.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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The Knicks overcame 20-point deficits in Games 1 and 2, a feat some might see as divine intervention.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Last year’s victory came after McIlroy shot a final-round 65, at one point going 8-under-par in a heavenly eight-hole stretch.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2025
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Anyone in our era, that was a holy grail: to get to play college basketball.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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His many attempts to free himself from the holy seal placed upon the Devils becomes a running gag involving various unpleasant bodily functions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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In today’s America, where so much energy is spent dividing us, Forever reminds us what actually holds us together: love, care, and the sacred duty of raising the next generation.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The woman of the house lights the Shabbat candles, ushering in the sacred day.—
Mark Gerson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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Martin also felt blessed to have met past popes, including Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI before his election.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Noem's most recent X post on Sunday included a family photo and wishes for a blessed Easter.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Godlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godlike. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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