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divinity

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də-ˈvi-nə-tē

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the quality or state of being divine Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature

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a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world a modest temple built for one of the minor divinities in ancient Greek mythology

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capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe communal worship of the Divinity was expected of every member of the colony

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Recent Examples of divinity This is also a highly spiritual moment for you that seemingly gives you a direct line to divinity. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026 This is what divinity looks like. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for divinity

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Behbeit El-Hagar is a significant archaeological site, best known for the remains of a monumental temple dedicated to the Egyptian deity Isis.

— News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026
In 18th century Morelia, a mestizo woman, the lady of an estate, invokes an ancestral deity in search for a for her husband’s syphilis, passed on to her.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Related Articles The Parthenon Marbles, made between 447 and 432 BCE by the Greek sculptor Phidias, depict gods and processions in marble relief panels, sculptures, and friezes.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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