deity

Example Sentences

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The brooch, in the shape of Hindu deity Lord Krishna, is an emblem of both the fast-developing power of AI technology and hopes it will drive innovation in India's youthful economy.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

But such moments aren’t perforce life-altering, and the partners and faculty members weren’t actually wielding the authority of a deity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

A Cambodian official responded angrily to the destruction of the statue of the Hindu deity Vishnu, after more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

The offering was for Ochún: the Lucumí orisha, or deity of fresh water, luxury, love, beauty and sweet things.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Farther east was the Serapeion, a vast temple complex six hundred feet long and one hundred wide, dedicated to Alexandria’s patron deity.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro