the gods

plural noun

British
: the highest and cheapest seats in a theater
The people in the gods can be the hardest to please.

Examples of the gods in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most prevalent notion in the popular imagination is that of young Maya women being flung alive into sink holes as offerings to the gods. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024 At its pinnacle, Pinot Noir can be nectar from the gods, boasting flavors of smoky raspberry, sage, dill, and cedar, all wrapped up in tannins with great acidity. Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024 While this was done for the gods, Reese-Taylor says that people would also let blood to dedicate to their ancestors. Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2024 Early icons believed lipstick offered mysterious healing powers and favor with the gods. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for the gods 

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“The gods.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20gods. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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