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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a godly and humble man who will be richly rewarded in the next world
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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
a godly voice from the heavens commanded him to build an ark
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Recent Examples of godly
Not even the godly Irishman Aidan O’Brien nor his American combatant Pletcher know that.
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Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
In a modern-day setting, Zeus has chained up Prometheus after interfering his with godly rule over humanity.
—Variety Entertainment News Service (tns), Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2024
The godly shall rejoice in the triumph of the right.
—Paul Moakley, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
But some of these godly men harbor secrets and ambitions that lead to backstabbing and scandal.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
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Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
In a modern-day setting, Zeus has chained up Prometheus after interfering his with godly rule over humanity.
—Variety Entertainment News Service (tns), Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2024
The godly shall rejoice in the triumph of the right.
—Paul Moakley, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
But some of these godly men harbor secrets and ambitions that lead to backstabbing and scandal.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godly
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The pious townspeople eat food for sustenance, not enjoyment, and for over a decade Babette dutifully prepares a rather drab-looking bread soup for the sisters, per their instructions.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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And yet something about her pious active listening face really gets to Urs.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2024
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When his hidden gun jammed—a moment that would later feel like divine intervention—the police pulled him from the wreckage, and a new chapter began.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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David Oyelowo plays a man released from prison trying to reestablish his family life amid instances of what seems like divine intervention.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Apocalyptic thinking fuelled the Crusades, stoked the English Civil Wars, and gave rise to seventeenth-century religious movements like the Fifth Monarchists.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bert Smith, a classical archaeologist at Oxford University, told the New York Times that the statue was probably made for religious purposes.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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As with any good Southern tradition, part of what makes football season so holy is the food.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Hegseth, who's been married three times, portrays himself as a family man and devout Christian.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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This represents a substantive shift among the faithful: For decades, women were always more devout, both in U.S. churches and around the world.—
Jacob Turcotte,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Jan. 2025
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The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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An Arkansas heavenly tomato cake is essentially a moist and tender chocolate cake that's made with rich cocoa flavors and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Organizations can create a stronger workplace by addressing emotional, spiritual, and social wellness.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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This could point to tattoos as a second major artistic focus, perhaps carrying deep cultural or spiritual significance.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The oak is one of the Tongva people’s sacred plants; its acorns are a staple in traditional meals.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Maha Kumbh Mela celebration lasts six weeks and is expected to draw 400 million visitors, many of whom will have come to bathe in the sacred waters where three holy rivers meet.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Godly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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