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as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
one of the goddesses of the silver screen during the silent era
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as in beauty
a lovely woman
like any guy in love, he thought his new girlfriend was a goddess
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Recent Examples of goddess
How is Diwali celebrated? Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, as per Smithsonian.
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The original Moana film is inspired by Polynesian myths, and is about strong-willed Moana, who is the daughter of a village chief chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
—Ally Neagen, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The film is set in ancient Polynesia and focuses on the character of Moana as a young girl chosen by the ocean to reunite a relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Surrounding the entrance are eight statues representing Roman mythological gods and goddesses, towering over an ironwork gate with bronze ornaments.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The original Moana film is inspired by Polynesian myths, and is about strong-willed Moana, who is the daughter of a village chief chosen by the ocean to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
—Ally Neagen, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The film is set in ancient Polynesia and focuses on the character of Moana as a young girl chosen by the ocean to reunite a relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Surrounding the entrance are eight statues representing Roman mythological gods and goddesses, towering over an ironwork gate with bronze ornaments.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for goddess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddess
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Netflix film Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín from a Steven Knight screenplay, sees Jolie playing the American-Greek soprano in her final days in Paris, as the diva reckons with her identity and life after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Videos and photos showed the three divas smiling in the theater, with Williams in costume.Dan Heching, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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Flaxseeds work well in recipes for cookies, pancakes, muffins, bread, and more.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Crispy edges, chewy centers, and classic cookie flavor with every batch.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goddess. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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