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.

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In this long-exposure image, the lines of light in the night sky are caused by both stars and satellites moving across the heavens. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Not the kind of dust that accumulates in the corners of rooms, but tiny golden particles that flow from the heavens towards earth. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 In a fun, relatable tone, Barker shares a host of interesting wonders to watch for in the heavens, including the moon’s surface features and key constellations. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025 Skyview also recently added clear-ceiling stargazing domes so travelers can stare into the heavens from bed. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 Through the course of the night, summer, autumn, and even winter constellations will dance across the heavens along with bright planets. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025 Fallen minister Gene Hackman and no-nonsense cop Ernest Borgnine try to lead the survivors to safety, with many freak accidents and bellowing at the heavens along the way. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 In an essay for CalMatters, Trudy Pachon thanked the heavens for End of Life Choices California and for volunteer Calkins, who helped her husband Gary die with dignity. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025 The fierce youngster also wore adorable bantu knots, swooped baby hairs to the heavens, and black shades. Essence, 15 Sep. 2025

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“The heavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heavens. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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