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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
prayed that the souls of the deceased would go to heaven
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as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
compared to my old job, this new one is heaven
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she was in heaven the day she learned she was one of the finalists for the science scholarship
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Recent Examples of heaven
April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Outer petals dipped in pink, bursting open with a yellow interior flicked with blushed tips is floral heaven.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Read Next Real Estate News Buyer snaps up ‘slice of heaven’ in Sacramento home market.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
Outer petals dipped in pink, bursting open with a yellow interior flicked with blushed tips is floral heaven.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Read Next Real Estate News Buyer snaps up ‘slice of heaven’ in Sacramento home market.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
Noun
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While people riding horses is a frequent trope for the genre, several moments set at dusk or against a cloudy sky deftly capture the movie’s melancholic mood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Romeo and Juliet, at the end of Act III in Shakespeare’s play, recite an aubade for two voices as the sky pales and the lark sings at the end of what will be their only night together.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The result is a fantastical glimpse into a near future defined by a mixture of dystopia and utopia.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first camp believed the world was moving toward a globalized utopia and saw diplomacy as a means of speeding that process by building rules and institutions above the level of the state.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Her childlike excitement was contagious, the ecstasy of a performer finding her audience, and the crowd roared.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Horror comes through the body, as does love, as does ecstasy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Their post-wedding bliss is cut short when the baby starts growing at an abnormally fast rate, and Bella deals with a host of medical issues.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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For those wanting to prolong their bliss, the spa also features multisensory showers—infused with scents like lavender and eucalyptus—alongside steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.—
Joel Reynolds,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Patrolling a paradise under siege Several hundred miles from the Ecuadorian mainland, the waters off the Galápagos Islands glisten with postcard beauty.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Women are also acutely aware that their bank accounts are going to take a hit when their little bundle of joy arrives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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Small changes in your behavior and surroundings can set you on course for happiness.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The actress and celebrity chef, who recently turned 65, is continuing to focus on her health and happiness.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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