the heavens
plural noun
: the sky
the brightest star in the heavens
Note: When the heavens open (up) it means it starts to rain.
The game had to be stopped when the heavens opened up.
Examples of the heavens in a Sentence
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The issue has intensified in recent years and is only set to get worse, as the relentless expansion of urban centres brings artificial light further into the countryside, permeating and degrading our view of the heavens.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach raised his fists to the heavens.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Bowie may be associated in the public mind with songs about space and extraterrestrials, but these are songs about living on earth and striving for the heavens.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Jarrett dropped to his knees, extending both arms toward the heavens.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The current season has been out of this world – with the first responder TV series making a foray into the heavens, going into outer space.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, January is here to set the tone with a dazzling meteor shower, Jupiter at its boldest, and crystal clear stargazing conditions for gazing deep into the heavens.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
Anyone can submit a wish to send into the heavens each year.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
But you’d be hard put to find two men the heavens are less likely to cow.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach raised his fists to the heavens.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Bowie may be associated in the public mind with songs about space and extraterrestrials, but these are songs about living on earth and striving for the heavens.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Jarrett dropped to his knees, extending both arms toward the heavens.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The current season has been out of this world – with the first responder TV series making a foray into the heavens, going into outer space.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, January is here to set the tone with a dazzling meteor shower, Jupiter at its boldest, and crystal clear stargazing conditions for gazing deep into the heavens.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
Anyone can submit a wish to send into the heavens each year.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
But you’d be hard put to find two men the heavens are less likely to cow.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
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“The heavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heavens. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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