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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Nat Oluwole threw his head back, gesturing to the heavens.
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Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Observation decks, luxury hotels, offices, residences, and retail now coexist within single structures, drawing both travelers and locals upward into the heavens.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
There was a time in automotive history when compact luxury sedans rained from the heavens, and things were good.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
His words seemed to pierce the heavens.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Foreign intelligence services must have regarded Andrew’s appointment in 2001 as a gift from the heavens.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Speaking at the singer’s 2018 funeral in Detroit, Jackson ended his remarks with a message to the heavens.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Designated a Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International in 2015, the city is now a prime hub for stargazing and regularly hosts community events centered around viewing the heavens.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Each year it will be watched by vast and appreciative audiences as it has been watched since man first turned intelligent eyes to the heavens.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Observation decks, luxury hotels, offices, residences, and retail now coexist within single structures, drawing both travelers and locals upward into the heavens.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
There was a time in automotive history when compact luxury sedans rained from the heavens, and things were good.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
His words seemed to pierce the heavens.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Foreign intelligence services must have regarded Andrew’s appointment in 2001 as a gift from the heavens.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Speaking at the singer’s 2018 funeral in Detroit, Jackson ended his remarks with a message to the heavens.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Designated a Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International in 2015, the city is now a prime hub for stargazing and regularly hosts community events centered around viewing the heavens.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Each year it will be watched by vast and appreciative audiences as it has been watched since man first turned intelligent eyes to the heavens.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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“The heavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heavens. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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