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deity

noun

ˈdē-ə-tē

Definition of deity

as in god

a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea

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capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe we prayed to the Deity for guidance

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as in divinity

the quality or state of being divine the repudiation of the claim of deity by the Japanese emperor after the end of World War II

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Recent Examples of deity The figure holds what may be a quince in its right hand, possibly an offering to a deity. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The asteroid, which takes its name from the Egyptian deity of chaos, will be seen and heard, but the only impacts will be on science and planetary defense. — Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026 Linn said there's anything from dogs associated with deities like Hecate, to dogs found in Mycenaean tombs. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deity

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Some interpreters contend that the many gods are manifestations of the singular transcendent divine.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Named after the Roman god of the underworld, Pluto remained the solar system's ninth planet until the 2006 IAU vote.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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However, some Druids—especially those who identify simultaneously as Christians—are monotheists, while still others subscribe to pantheism, atheism, and other perspectives on divinity.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
The school will accept candidates who have a master’s degree in arts or divinity.

— Yonat Shimron, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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