gods

plural of god
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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 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 But for Christopher Nolan, the true gods and monsters are always found in human genius and human choices. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026 Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Costas Kantouris, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 However, along the way, Odysseus has to fight off various monsters, gods and mythical creatures. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 Odysseus even implies that his delay in getting home might have as much to do with a guilty conscience as with intervening gods or the enchanting sorceress named Calypso. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Richard Brody laments its lack of gods, writing that this modern interpretation neglects a key part of the story and undermines its enchantments. Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 There’s a house on the property where Francis Ford Coppola filmed Vito Corleone avenging his mother’s death in The Godfather Part II, but Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were interested in a much older tale about Sicily—one of gods and mortals. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 14 July 2026
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Noun
  • Meddy is a teen mortal in a family of primordial sea deities.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
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  • The daily grind of training camp is nothing like it once was, though, and there certainly aren't as many opportunities for fans to see their heroes.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • As part of a series honoring hometown heroes across the country, Chevrolet released a YouTube video Wednesday about Spencer, the owner of SB Mowing.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
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  • Still, there’s a reason Inside the Actors Studio ran for 22 seasons and the most fervent alt-rap acolytes are constantly begging their idols to empty their hard drives.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
  • Veloso has interviewed several groups and idols for our website and social channels, some of which include WONHO and RIIZE.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026

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“Gods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gods. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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