the gods

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

These materials are believed to be the remains of ritual meals and offerings made to the gods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“We are only human, and the gods have made us for love.”

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Mr. Darnielle’s happy place, clearly, is among the ancient Greeks and the gods of Mesoamerica.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

His father Nafees says that the "gods have finally rewarded their hard work and patience".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

One loses oneself for the sake of the other, but in doing so becomes enslaved and miserable to the most capricious of all the gods.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt