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as in deity
the quality or state of being divine
Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature
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as in God
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the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
communal worship of the Divinity was expected of every member of the colony
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Garments do play a role in meditation, where the range of colors worn represents a journey towards divinity.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The founder of the platform Latina Rebels, Mojica Rodríguez earned a masters of divinity from Vanderbilt University.
—Raul A. Reyes, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024
Pyrite: For mental clarity and spiritual protection A powerful crystal for mental clarity and spiritual protection, pyrite's reflective surface represents its divinity and insight, essentially helping Leos stay grounded and think clearly.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
And while this larger than life star may mean different things to different people depending on their culture or religious beliefs, some common themes associated with the sun include life, warmth, positivity, light, and even divinity.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 July 2024
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The founder of the platform Latina Rebels, Mojica Rodríguez earned a masters of divinity from Vanderbilt University.
—Raul A. Reyes, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024
Pyrite: For mental clarity and spiritual protection A powerful crystal for mental clarity and spiritual protection, pyrite's reflective surface represents its divinity and insight, essentially helping Leos stay grounded and think clearly.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
And while this larger than life star may mean different things to different people depending on their culture or religious beliefs, some common themes associated with the sun include life, warmth, positivity, light, and even divinity.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 July 2024
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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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