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as in heaven
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
a belief that warriors felled in battle will be raised to the sky
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Recent Examples of sky
The Lime began to put up a column, meaning that all the threads and tendrils and wisps of smoke rising from every burning bush and tree and blade of grass braided together, billowing and twisting, climbing the sky, forming a pillar of smoke that tied the earth to the stratosphere.
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Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
The light stays sharp well into the evening, the sky a dusky purply blue that doesn’t fade so much as deepen.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Massive increases in compute power today are the product of a wide array of engineering breakthroughs, some that require microscopes to see and others that are better observed from the sky.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
The nights surrounding June 7 will see Jupiter and Mercury crowd together close to the horizon in the northwestern sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
The light stays sharp well into the evening, the sky a dusky purply blue that doesn’t fade so much as deepen.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Massive increases in compute power today are the product of a wide array of engineering breakthroughs, some that require microscopes to see and others that are better observed from the sky.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
The nights surrounding June 7 will see Jupiter and Mercury crowd together close to the horizon in the northwestern sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky
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It’s made from a breathable, sweat-wicking fabric and comes in five fun colors—including tulip pink and deep azure blue—that are perfect for summer.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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In efforts to recreate this ancient material, researchers at Washington State University compiled a list of potential materials used to craft Egyptian blue.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Kohli wiped the tears away and looked towards the heavens as all the pain washed away after years of toil and underachievement.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As the heavens turn, there is going to be a shift in your immediate focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pure bliss, no fear, no distractions just me vs the mountain.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Video by McCarty shows the towering vortex, with the rainbow adding a colorful accent to an otherwise gray, gloomy skyline.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Photo : Fenton Whelan/Alex Winship Photography The terrace floats above Hyde Park and overlooks the London skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to one idea of Southern California — as the temperate paradise of ascendant Americana.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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During periods of substantial uncertainty such as the present, elevated perceptions of risk can also shorten the time horizon over which investors make decisions.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The answer will be highly personal, driven by your risk tolerance, time horizon and knowledge.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The list includes Ali Shamkhani, one of the most powerful men in Iran’s military, political, and economic firmaments.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Still, even Glenn admitted that the tariff rollout had left some cracks in the firmament.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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