Greek god
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Greek god
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Donald retired in March after 10 seasons, but he is now just 33, still shaped like some Greek god, and still able to make an impact.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024
Katerine, who performed as the Greek god, Dionysus, was proud of the performance.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024
Named after the daughter of a Greek god, who is said to have built herself steel wings before launching herself off a high mountain, the UK’s tallest rollercoaster opened to much fanfare last Friday.
From BBC • May 31, 2024
I would not characterize his physique as that of a Greek god.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024
Admirers hailed Mark Antony as “the new Dionysus,” named for the Greek god of wine and foolishness.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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