as in heavenly
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music
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Recent Examples of celestial
Mercury’s pre-retrograde shadow (the weeks leading up to the celestial backspin when the planet slows down), which began on June 13 in water Cancer, starts the story for the planet’s moonwalk that commences on June 29.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Not only is Earth's celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 June 2026
This dazzling celestial object, dubbed the Crystal Ball Nebula, lies about 1,500 light-years from Earth in the Taurus constellation.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
As for when astronauts are excepted to return to our celestial neighbor, NASA currently has its Artemis IV mission planned for 2028.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Not only is Earth's celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 June 2026
This dazzling celestial object, dubbed the Crystal Ball Nebula, lies about 1,500 light-years from Earth in the Taurus constellation.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
As for when astronauts are excepted to return to our celestial neighbor, NASA currently has its Artemis IV mission planned for 2028.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
Adjective
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Don’t even pay much attention to the heavenly pop melody.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These heavenly squares are then baked in the oven until golden, crispy brown.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Dressed in an angelic Marchesa gown with jewelry by the incredible Oscar Heyman and Priti by Priti.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Pariah promises that now is not forever, and that refusing to compromise yourself is a blissful form of freedom.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Matchday in Panama is a blissful assault on the senses.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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