Thesaurus results for GODS

gods

noun

plural of god

as in deities

a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world in some belief systems, natural forces like the wind and the sea were gods

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as in heroes

a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion in the eyes of many film critics, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the undisputed gods of cinema

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Recent Examples of gods Below, find our favorite divas, cool girls, and rock gods to enjoy in the post-festival glow. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Some fans asked if the post was referencing God or other gods. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Between the gods of Abraham’s children and the faceless gods of corporations are countless humans crawling in search of something to believe in. — Will Cady, SPIN, 30 July 2026 The peak is the tallest mountain in Greece and is the mythical home of the 12 Olympian gods. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 The World Heritage inscription of Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the 12 Olympian gods, rewarded a 12-year effort by Greece to secure recognition for its tallest mountain as a mixed cultural and natural heritage site. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 The presumption there is that Kratos will move on to new gods, something Laufey is already doing in its strange afterlife location. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 With it, fans of the franchise will finally get the chance to meet a whole host of new heroes, villains, monsters, and gods as Percy and his pals embark on their greatest — and most dangerous — adventure thus far. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 The Nordstrom gods have blessed us, putting Anne Hathaway’s exact animal-print sneakers on sale for 50 percent off. — Emma Greene, InStyle, 20 July 2026

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The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026
Linn said there's anything from dogs associated with deities like Hecate, to dogs found in Mycenaean tombs.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026