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
There is no room for small talk or anything surface-level during this celestial exchange.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove’s celebratory doc showcases this iconic group’s out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Its celestial metaphors and soaring strings have earned Diamond certification by the RIAA and been covered by everyone from Taylor Swift to Luke Combs.
—Nate Sloan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
This next stage will focus on areas of the sky that are more tricky to observe, as well as some celestial regions where more distant and fainter objects may yet lurk.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
From humble beginnings to the epic, celestial, pyrotechnical stadium shows of their height, Questlove’s celebratory doc showcases this iconic group’s out-of-this-world music, visuals, metaphysics, and joy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Its celestial metaphors and soaring strings have earned Diamond certification by the RIAA and been covered by everyone from Taylor Swift to Luke Combs.
—Nate Sloan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
This next stage will focus on areas of the sky that are more tricky to observe, as well as some celestial regions where more distant and fainter objects may yet lurk.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
Adjective
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This heavenly spin on tiramisu is ideal for spring.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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That’s to say, there’s earthly authority and there’s heavenly authority.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The difficulty is creating space for a righteous character’s wisdom without reducing them to an angelic caricature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the background were the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln Memorial, fighter jets, bald eagles and what appeared to be angelic soldiers of some kind up in the clouds.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And while multiple trips to the beach are certainly warranted, there’s nothing quite like a blissful, nostalgia-inducing weekend on the lake—paddleboarding, jumping off the dock, grilling outside, and enjoying time with friends and family.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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