as in heavenly
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music
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Recent Examples of celestial
Imagine an Omni-Universe once glimmering with celestial radiance now dimmed by the cold bluish glow of digital screens.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
In the United States, the celestial display will only be viewable in the northernmost region.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Even a brief exposure to the direct light from such a satellite could damage the very sensitive (and expensive) camera equipment used, as it’s designed to study faint celestial objects.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
This particular celestial encounter happens once a year, so use it to your advantage by setting amorous intentions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
In the United States, the celestial display will only be viewable in the northernmost region.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Even a brief exposure to the direct light from such a satellite could damage the very sensitive (and expensive) camera equipment used, as it’s designed to study faint celestial objects.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
This particular celestial encounter happens once a year, so use it to your advantage by setting amorous intentions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
Adjective
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Sold to Menemsha, studied in its craft, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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This dish is a heavenly mishmash between creamy, decadent risotto and jambalaya.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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And angelic vocals aside, the 25-year-old, Tampa-native has range.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Folklore’s angelic aura is best captured with gauzy peasant dresses, soft boho details, and a touch of woodland whimsy.—
Zoe Weiner,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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Florida has more than its fair share of gorgeous beaches for blissful getaways, but one special place along its eastern coast stands above the rest.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The combination of flavors in this pie is blissful, the sweetness of the apples merrily dancing with the tart edge of the cranberries.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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