god
noun
one of several deities, especially a male deity, presiding over some portion of worldly affairs.
gods
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pluralof god.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The lessons may appear to be the same, but the individuals often tell disturbing tales that only the gods could see coming.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Wells story, “The Man Who Could Work Miracles,” about an ordinary guy bestowed with world-altering powers by the gods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
On Friday morning in Durban, 34-year-old Australia batter Nic Maddinson became the latest to experience the stubbornness of the sporting gods.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
It collects the stories of gods, giants and monsters, as well as tales of Valkyrie romance, the end-times battle of Ragnarok and the feats of legendary warriors such as Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
She wanted to live in that moment—free of monsters and gods and evil spirits.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
