the heavens

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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.

the heavens open (up)

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phrase

: it begins to rain

The heavens opened (up) and the rain poured down.

Examples of the heavens in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plural noun

Its ancient center was built in the mid-1700s in an auspicious location chosen for its proximity to points on land and in the heavens. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The non-greasy formula blends three different peptides to firm, rejuvenate, and minimize texture, while leaving skin bouncy and hydrated to the heavens. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026

Phrase

The Boat Tail is a four-seat convertible with an emergency tonneau, just in case the heavens open. — Jeremy Taylor, Robb Report, 27 May 2021

Rhymes for the heavens

• devons
• leavens
• levins
• sevens