as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
a painting depicting the Deity as seated on an empyreal throne surrounded by saints and angels
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Nine exterior colors are available, including the new Ceres Blue, a celestial blue-gray inspired by the dwarf planet Ceres.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025 -
Here’s what to know about the upcoming celestial events: When to watch Eta Aquarid meteor shower in California In early May, Earth crosses streams of space dust from Halley’s comet that produce a vibrant meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Last year’s victory came after McIlroy shot a final-round 65, at one point going 8-under-par in a heavenly eight-hole stretch.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2025
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“Empyreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empyreal. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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