plural deities
1
a
: the rank or essential nature of a god : divinity
b
capitalized
: god sense 1, supreme being
2
: a god (see god entry 1 sense 2) or goddess
the deities of ancient Greece
3
: one exalted or revered as supremely good or powerful
such established American deities as Daniel Boone, Kit Carson—
J. D. Hart
J. D. Hartthe deities of the banking world
Examples of deity in a Sentence
to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea
we prayed to the Deity for guidance
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Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The ancient Egyptians thought children were gifts from the gods, and that they were protected by deities.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, drones used for ground-truthing surveys of archaeological features scoured the summit and found ancient carvings, establishing the summit and peak as a destination for those seeking pilgrimage for the water deities.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The ancient Egyptians thought children were gifts from the gods, and that they were protected by deities.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, drones used for ground-truthing surveys of archaeological features scoured the summit and found ancient carvings, establishing the summit and peak as a destination for those seeking pilgrimage for the water deities.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Deity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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