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kingdom come

noun

Definition of kingdom comenext
as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death be careful with that thing, or you'll send us all to kingdom come

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kingdom come
  1. sky
  2. heaven
  3. bliss
  4. paradise
  5. on high
Noun
  • Arizona led 2-1 in the third before the Padres went in front on Ty France's RBI groundout and Gavin Sheets' RBI double that center fielder Tim Tawa lost in the lights and twilight sky.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Its riveted, rounded-corner Traveler box trailer featured the unique distinction of working as a convertible, using a retractable fabric roof panel to open its cabin to the sky above.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • This world’s heavens are lit with cosmic rays, its cityscapes otherworldly — everything seems to service an unabashed romanticism.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And thanks to Tucson’s extraordinarily dark heavens, the Sonoran skyscape takes center stage with Peace Among the Stars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • In the song, Swift apologizes to an ex for neglecting his feelings, comparing the bliss of a rebound relationship to the excitement of drug users post-withdrawal in recovery, where the term in the title originates.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For best results, pair the below bad boys with a specialized orthotic insert that will further amplify your podiatric bliss.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • That’s too bad, because there’s something real and original about Singer that feels so out of place in the artificial paradise known as Hollywood.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Directed by Kei Oikawa and based on the manga series by Nagano, the fantasy adventure follows Chiikawa and companions traveling to an island paradise before uncovering an ominous threat.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Ramaphosa said security forces were on high alert to respond to any unrest.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of on high
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“Kingdom come.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kingdom%20come. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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