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
The bright planets Jupiter and Venus are in a tight celestial embrace this weekend but will get even closer this week.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
With so much celestial sparkle shining down on you, know that this is a very special time for union and connection.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Alphabet, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI and the sundry other rivals for the AI spoils can’t all grab a couple of points of GDP in sales, the prize built into SpaceX’s celestial cap.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2026
As her health deteriorated, Amy's disciples were led to believe her death would herald a celestial exit, Heaven's Gate-style (via UFO), paving the way for society's salvation.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
With so much celestial sparkle shining down on you, know that this is a very special time for union and connection.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Alphabet, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI and the sundry other rivals for the AI spoils can’t all grab a couple of points of GDP in sales, the prize built into SpaceX’s celestial cap.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2026
As her health deteriorated, Amy's disciples were led to believe her death would herald a celestial exit, Heaven's Gate-style (via UFO), paving the way for society's salvation.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
Adjective
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Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as whichever other stone fruits catch your eye, are heavenly in this easy slab pie that asks only 20 minutes of your active time.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Drive the heavenly Road to Hana with dozens of waterfalls, lush gardens, and breathtaking ocean views.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Dressed in an angelic Marchesa gown with jewelry by the incredible Oscar Heyman and Priti by Priti.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Matchday in Panama is a blissful assault on the senses.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Forty-eight days, 16 hours, 57 minutes and 12 seconds after a virus transforms humanity into a blissful symbiotic horde, one of its survivors, Carol (Rhea Seehorn), treats a rooftop as a personal driving range — the golf balls shattering a neighboring building’s windows.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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