as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
the godlike splendor of creation
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Recent Examples of godlike
The Targaryen dragons symbolized their godlike status as rulers for over a hundred years, so killing a symbol of their great power is a bad sign to the already starving populace.
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Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 15 July 2024
The Trickster would definitely love the chaos of this Doctor-less timeline and also happens to be part of the same Pantheon of Discord that the godlike Toymaker and Maestro belong to.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 May 2024
The extraordinary emphasis on Xi’s personal role, unseen since the godlike worship of Mao, reveals not only the extent of his power but also the degree to which the party clings to his leadership.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2023
Kim Il-sung is still revered as a godlike figure by North Koreans.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 8 May 2024
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Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 15 July 2024
The Trickster would definitely love the chaos of this Doctor-less timeline and also happens to be part of the same Pantheon of Discord that the godlike Toymaker and Maestro belong to.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 May 2024
The extraordinary emphasis on Xi’s personal role, unseen since the godlike worship of Mao, reveals not only the extent of his power but also the degree to which the party clings to his leadership.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2023
Kim Il-sung is still revered as a godlike figure by North Koreans.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 8 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godlike
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Which at the very least will hopefully cause people to rethink the market prices that economists rely on to allegedly divine whether or not there’s inflation.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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And Noa Cohen, who plays Mary, is innocent, modest and believable as a young woman who receives the divine message from Saint Gabriel the Archangel, Pronechen added.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the course of AI Jesus’ two-month run, more than 900 church visitors interacted with the heavenly hologram.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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There's this heavenly arrival and a promise of paradise for immigrants.Russell Contreras, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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In Immaculate, Sydney Sweeney stars as Sister Cecilia, who becomes a holy figure to her fellow nuns when she’s found to be pregnant despite being a virgin.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Greeks, led by King Antiochus IV, had sought to suppress Jewish religious practices, outlawed the observance of Judaism, and desecrated the holy Temple in Jerusalem.Gail Swedroe, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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The sacred event begins on Dec. 24 when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The allure of the Lady Dior line continues with the recent ninth edition of the Dior Lady Art Project, where artists crafted iterations that explored nature, ancestral traditions and sacred symbols — bringing storytelling and design together.Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Although Helene has exacerbated community concerns in households up and down Junaluska Road, many feel blessed that they were spared.Ella Adams, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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The sidewalks will approximately double in width, with another band of space given over to tree pits, supplying a blessed bit of shade.Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Godlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godlike. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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