godly

Example Sentences

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“Santa is looked at more like a godly figure, while the Grinch is a more everyday man,” the actor explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Both women are single, but present themselves much like "before" images of the tradwife: a glamorous young woman who will someday be snatched up by a godly provider and find fulfillment as a compliant housewife.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

"Based on godly principles, he loves America. He loves us as individuals," Jonah Jones, 47, said at the Adel rally.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023

Vegetables and whole grains were touted as the humble meal of the godly common man by authorities ranging from Puritan ministers to Sylvester Graham, the 19th century health advocate and inspiration for Graham crackers.

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2022

Octavian spread his arms, revealing his harp tattoo, the symbol of his godly forefather.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan