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
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 godThe first minted faces Physical coins were invented around 750 B.C., and the symbols pressed into their surface were almost exclusively gods or goddesses or images that united the community, according to the Coin Museum.—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025 Inspired by the love story between the Greek gods Psyche and Eros (a.k.a. Cupid), the compulsively sniffable scent has a heart of cottony musk.—Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025 Speaking of which: Immortal Pillars will be out on March 4, 2025, for all platforms, bringing a dozen new gods, a campaign, fresh maps, and tons of additional units to the game.—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Sneak in a little time with the Greek gods at the Sanctuary of Poseidon.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for god
The guitarist, already a deity among Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fans for formative stints with both bands, considers his life as a studio musician similar to to a craftsman who has the tools to construct whatever is needed.
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Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2025
In addition to communicating language, some runes also had a mythological connection, being linked with deities in Germanic paganism.
Tottenham were thrilled to have their returning heroes but some familiar problems persist.
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Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Yes, Joey is the latest in a long series of unlikely action movie heroes who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and fighting seemingly insurmountable odds to survive.
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Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
That list is undeniably long, with very few able to meet the sort of standard set by Bryant or his idol, Michael Jordan (who had off-court issues of his own).
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Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
That Thursday morning quarterbacking is an essential part of Survivor fandom as viewers love to discuss and debate every twist, idol, and advantage on the island.
The biblical command to love our neighbor—whether that neighbor is across the street or across the ocean—comes from God Almighty.
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Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
Heavenly Father, the name of Jesus, God Almighty, Dr. King, the list goes on and on: there’s nothing good that the Trumpist attitude can’t make curdle.
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