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
At the dawn of the new millennium, music critics prophesied that five young men living in New York City would cast the false gods of nu metal, rap-rock and boy bands out of heavy rotation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Yes. I cannot leave Ogygia. My father, Atlas, fought against the gods, and I supported him.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
