Zeus

noun

: the king of the gods and husband of Hera in Greek mythology compare jupiter

Examples of Zeus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The episode featured an extensive scene with lead Walker Scobell, who plays Greek god Zeus. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024 This gives players access to some of the best online slots, including Wrath of Zeus, Super Golden Dragon Inferno, Fairytale Fortunes: Jack and the Giants, and popular jackpot games like Faerie Spells and Rags to Witches. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024 Fans of the books have expressed appreciation for changes like better explaining Medusa’s backstory, and disappointment over other shifts like the deadline to retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt. Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024 Assuming Season 2 is greenlit, what are your instincts about the Zeus character moving forward? Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024 Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements regarding, among other things, plans for ongoing development of the Zeus Lithium Project. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2024 The Olympic gold medalist, 26, posted a cute photo of husband Owens, 28, hanging out with their French bulldogs — Rambo and Zeus — in San Francisco on Friday after the couple appeared to have made the trip to the city together. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024 Biles shared another part of her preparations for cheering on her husband on Friday, which included dressing up her and Owens’ bulldogs — Rambo and Zeus — in matching Green Bay Packers jerseys. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024 Bella and Daisy were also in the top three for girls and Milo and Zeus rounded out the top three for the boys. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Zeus was in 1540

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“Zeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zeus. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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