deity
noun
a god or goddess.
deities
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pluralof deity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The victory revived national optimism ahead of Sunday’s match in Mexico City’s hulking Aztec Stadium, dubbed by FIFA’s chief “the cathedral of world soccer” after hosting three World Cups and soccer deities like Brazil’s Pelé.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
This mix indicates that the sanctuary likely served as an important regional center where multiple deities were honored.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
The sculptures stand as both witnesses and deities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
He was referring to the special mounts that the deities used.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
