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 temple is famous for its towering gopurams (gateway towers), each covered in a riot of colors and adorned with intricate sculptures of deities, demons, and mythical creatures from Hindu mythology.
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Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
There are these huge, regal white marble or granite deities crafted with such care that now just remain there amongst the dumpsters.
Hampton portrays unconventional hero Gabi Mosely in Found, a one-time kidnapping victim turned public relations specialist who now runs a firm dedicated to finding missing people.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
After 11 long episodes, Lauren O’Brien finally got her hero moment on Love Is Blind.
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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