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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Brisk of step and sharp of mind despite his years and the hot winds that whip the castle, he stood at the foundations of a temple dedicated to Haldi, the warrior god of gods.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
If you haven’t been following the controversy, Wilson felt that Nolan had flattened the saga by mostly erasing the Greek gods and Odysseus’ wit, lust and thorny contradictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“What, was Leo not available?” she asked, as if petitioning the gods.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
As Thomas Jefferson observed: “It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“You should know that the offer stands, and I do hope the gods bring us together again someday. Take care.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
