divinity
noun
di·vin·i·ty
də-ˈvi-nə-tē 
plural divinities
Examples of divinity in a Sentence
Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.
the divinities of ancient Greece
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Luke’s version is more rustic but heightens the dramatic tension between Jesus’s humble background and his divinity.
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Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Saturnian moon-naming tradition calls for names based on mythological divinities, and most of these newcomers will likely be named after Viking gods—hopefully the Norse pantheon has enough deities!
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
But the divinity of those books was in the spiritual relationship that their readers had with God, said Rabbi Oren Hayon, who is also a part of Congregation Emanu El.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
However, some Christians have criticized the musical for de-emphasizing the divinity of Jesus and showing Judas as a sympathetic character.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Saturnian moon-naming tradition calls for names based on mythological divinities, and most of these newcomers will likely be named after Viking gods—hopefully the Norse pantheon has enough deities!
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
But the divinity of those books was in the spiritual relationship that their readers had with God, said Rabbi Oren Hayon, who is also a part of Congregation Emanu El.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
However, some Christians have criticized the musical for de-emphasizing the divinity of Jesus and showing Judas as a sympathetic character.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divinity. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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divinity
noun
di·vin·i·ty
də-ˈvin-ət-ē
plural divinities
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: the quality or state of being divine
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