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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God do not concern yourself with material possessions, but with things heavenly, the prophet admonished

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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the heavenly aroma of chocolate fills the shop

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Recent Examples of heavenly Straight from our heavenly father, Mikayla lightens the mood by detailing her obsession with coffee enemas. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 July 2025 The result is a project that transformed a site of heavenly aspirations into one of earthly delight. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025 The key to harnessing all of this energy is to plant seeds, take initiative and begin something at this time to infuse it with this heavenly vibration. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025 May 26, 2025, marks my great-grandmother’s second heavenly birthday. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavenly
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  • This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.
    Hattie Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
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  • Beck also brings his own exceptional backing band including Roger Manning Jr. and Jason Falkner (from the divine first Jellyfish album) though his usual touring drummer Joey Waronker is on this summer’s Oasis tour instead.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
  • Advertisement For a Girls girl and rom-com devotee already pinching herself to be sure the last few years weren't all a dream, landing Too Much felt like divine intervention.
    Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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  • Places like Antarctica, Tasmania, and New Zealand sometimes offer glimpses of the elusive southern lights, but one of the most compelling places to witness the celestial event is in Patagonia, the mountainous expanse that straddles southern Argentina and Chile.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • Skywatchers will be treated to a striking celestial pairing soon after sunset on Monday, July 7, as the moon passes close to one of the largest stars visible to the naked eye.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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  • Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
  • Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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  • Cue people lining up to declare what a lovely touch this was, the problem being that the reports turned out not to be true and were based on a misinterpretation of something the Fiorentina president said.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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  • Cash flow is king, and equity is the holy grail at the end of your quest.
    Thomas Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Three years of consistent use later, this has become my holy grail beauty product.
    People Staff, People.com, 11 July 2025
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  • There was a blissful calm in Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport around 5 a.m. Wednesday, when travelers heading out of town early for the Fourth of July could drop off their bags quickly and get to their gate in short order.
    Annie Goodykoontz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
  • My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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  • What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • Those dropshots are delightful toppings to the dessert collection of sweet spot strokes in Alcaraz’s armory.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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