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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of gods All of them are concerned with legacy, particularly among fathers and daughters (Shakespeare had two and lost his only son), and all of them touch a realm beyond the mundane — a place of gods and dreams, oracles and enchantment. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 As the story goes, the trickster god Loki crashes a feast of 12 gods in Valhalla, with his hijinks leading to the death of the radiant god Balder. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The liquidation of the hedge fund Situational Awareness after its leveraged AI-hardware positions unwound was exactly the sort of offering to the market gods that frequently puts in a market low. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 The Wider Area of Mount Olympus, Greece Mount Olympus has been famous for a few thousand years, but its new UNESCO designation goes well beyond its reputation as the mythological home of Zeus and the Greek gods. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gods

Noun

Almost a century after the overthrow of the goddess Akaso and her kinfolk of local deities by the arrival of white missionaries, their disciples were stepping up to root out what was left.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of deities

Noun

More G-men arrive as the three find their way outside, and our heroes appear to be trapped until an unlikely ally rolls up in a minivan, urging them to get in.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
The story follows ancient creatures appearing in the modern world, prompting heroes from different countries to confront a rising darkness threatening the region.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of heroes

Noun

Another is the sheer starpower of K-pop idols like the members of BTS and Blackpink.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
The group has been open about drawing on Korean expertise – training from specialists who have worked with K-pop idols – while insisting its sound remains distinct.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026