as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
the godlike splendor of creation
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Recent Examples of godlike
But how will the Four defeat an almost godlike being, even with their impressive superpowers?
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ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
While the movie never explains what this means exactly, in the comics, the Power Cosmic is an unlimited source of energy that only godlike beings such as Galactus can utilize.
—EW.com, 25 July 2025
The detective is more akin to the shark in Jaws, more of a godlike presence in the movie.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
When your character uses magic, interacts with powerful deities, or even achieves godlike status themselves, the player also shares such experiences on some level as well.
—Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
While the movie never explains what this means exactly, in the comics, the Power Cosmic is an unlimited source of energy that only godlike beings such as Galactus can utilize.
—EW.com, 25 July 2025
The detective is more akin to the shark in Jaws, more of a godlike presence in the movie.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
When your character uses magic, interacts with powerful deities, or even achieves godlike status themselves, the player also shares such experiences on some level as well.
—Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for godlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godlike
Adjective
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The French duo that made distortion divine and disco dangerous is back on American soil.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Theosophy, or divine wisdom, was a progenitor of the New Age movement of the 20th century.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This dish is a heavenly mishmash between creamy, decadent risotto and jambalaya.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Guests will do a double-take at this piece that looks like something out of a heavenly boutique hotel.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The not-quite-musical (the Shakers were known for their frenzied singing) and not-quite-biopic was recently acquired by Searchlight, with a suitably holy Christmas Day release planned.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This rich resin is ancient yet modern, sacred yet sensual.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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For those who treat their java ritual as a sacred chemistry experiment, the Fellow Tally Pro Precision scale, which has three modes for perfect proportions, is basically like having your own café.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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You're blessed, very blessed, very fortunate.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Meyers, who graciously agreed to an Evite for the blessed event, then suggested Swift send the invites in a picture frame, since people will probably frame it up anyway.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Godlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godlike. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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