Supreme Being
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Supreme Being
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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Members are required to believe in a Supreme Being - though not be members of a specific religion - and are reportedly prohibited from discussing politics or religion at Masonic meetings.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Even Apple has its limits, though, as seen in the fact that Clement is playing Pure Evil opposite Waititi’s Supreme Being.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2024
It was on this day in 1794 that Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre established the Cult of the Supreme Being as the state religion of the French First Republic.
From Slate ● May 7, 2018
Actually, there was just this one kind of awkward moment—when the Cardinal talked about the infallible, almighty Supreme Being, the President stood up and took a bow.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2017
Vishnu, as the Supreme Being, together with Lakshmi, as well as to Krishna and Radha.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
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