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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
had a heavenly time at the dance
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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 celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
heavenly hosts singing "Alleluia!"
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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
If angels exist, the heavenly choir sounds like Kathleen Battle.
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Morgan Richter, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Try it with a green curry with shrimp and coconut milk for a heavenly match.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
There’s nothing in the world quite like this abbey, located on an island and rising out of the bay like a heavenly apparition.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
Cromlix has recently introduced a whole bath time ritual which includes having your bath drawn for you, laden with heavenly essential oils, a relaxing playlist pumped into the expansive bathrooms and LED candles softly lighting the room.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Morgan Richter, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Try it with a green curry with shrimp and coconut milk for a heavenly match.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
There’s nothing in the world quite like this abbey, located on an island and rising out of the bay like a heavenly apparition.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
Cromlix has recently introduced a whole bath time ritual which includes having your bath drawn for you, laden with heavenly essential oils, a relaxing playlist pumped into the expansive bathrooms and LED candles softly lighting the room.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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The outpouring from the community has been wonderful, and everyone has been willing to help, though there isn’t much anyone can do at the moment, according to Guzauskas.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jalen Coker, a second-year receiver who’s had a wonderful camp, will play Thursday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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There have long been tales of cities instantaneously destroyed by some divine wrath, such as the angry Divinity of the Hebrew Scriptures raining sulfur upon Sodom and Gomorrah, but in Hiroshima humanity had finally apotheosized itself into the terrible position of God.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some saw their terminal illnesses as divine punishment and feared being cast into hell.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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This follows the recent peak of a sturgeon moon and a six-planet celestial parade this past weekend.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Helping guide the way, will be another familiar celestial companion, the moon, shining in its waning gibbous phase.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Kick things off with their al pastor skewer, a nod to Mexico City’s favorite street food pared down to just the essentials for a delicious and juicy bite.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the video, a school bus gets stuck in a pothole and JJ and his friends transform into superheroes after eating some delicious fruity muffins.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hollander’s lovely Wauwatosa location will be shut down for some time, as well — at least six weeks, according to Lowlands Group Founder and CEO Eric Wagner.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mr Việt's five bottles form this record setting series represent an unprecedented concentration of what many consider the holy grail of collectible whisky.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This wasn’t just about his two spectacular touchdown receptions (but for the record, holy guacamole).—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Cotswolds, England Best for: travelers emphasizing the solo-ness of solo travel Sometimes, the perfect solo trip means playing up the blissful solitude.—
Road Trips,
AFAR Media,
6 Aug. 2025
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As scarlet blood streams from the gash in my elbow and bruises begin to bloom spectacularly across my leg, my ego finds a small consolation: the blissful solitude of this trail.—
Jennifer Malloy,
Outside,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some Zinfandels even taste like berry jam, but with the delightful heat of around 14% alcohol on the finish, and a touch of acidity to cleanse the palate between bites of BBQ.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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