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as in deity
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 Lord
capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe let us give thanks to God

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as in hero
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 god The work invited people to look at themselves and to reflect on the past and present through the images of gods and goddesses that possess the archetypes of beauty, strength and power. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024 Some of the greatest art ever made depicts gods of various faiths. Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes is 7 feet tall. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024 The football gods justly cursed Shanahan’s decision — Carlson clanked the kick off the left upright. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for god 
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Noun
  • Looking elegantly windblown in a sweater, her mass of hair cascading like the precious garland of some Irish deity, Farrow has a tendency to trail off in conversation.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Fireworks and sparklers are often part of the celebrations, along with prayers and offerings to deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • Lioness is operating at a larger scale than the other Sheridan series, with heroes who are trying to (in their view) save the entire world from collapse, not just their dusty hometowns.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • That’s saying something, given Mackie’s career as an action hero and low-key heartthrob.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • And this is coming from the guy who always bitches, moans, and complains when players share news of their idols and advantages!
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Fans have continued to gather around the hotel, mourning their pop idol with candles, poems and flowers.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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  • This release will be just over 500 bottles and proceeds will go to Ethan Almighty’s nonprofit that helps animals in need of care.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Bruce Almighty jaunts through the travails of an ordinary person gifted the abilities of God, but there’s a cosmic horror to the prospect of a man accruing that kind of power.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024

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“God.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/god. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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