heaven

noun

ˈhe-vən How to pronounce heaven (audio)
Definition of heavennext
1
as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death prayed that the souls of the deceased would go to heaven

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2
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness compared to my old job, this new one is heaven

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3
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion she was in heaven the day she learned she was one of the finalists for the science scholarship

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4
as in high
usually heavens plural the expanse of air surrounding the earth the starry heavens the space shuttle gradually disappeared into the heavens

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Recent Examples of heaven Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair! — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026 His heart and hope lie inside a grey warehouse a few miles from Highway 34 in Weld County, his heaven a canvas of black netting and neon-green paint. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026 Yes, the summer festival season is here (thank heavens). — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 His 235 pounds, stretched to the heavens, might give off fragility, but a heart worthy of championships beats beneath his chest. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for heaven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
  1. sky
  2. utopia
  3. ecstasy
  4. paradise
  5. joy
  6. bliss
  7. happiness
  8. delight
Noun
  • Here, Monet painted his monumental Nymphéas series—around 250 canvases—capturing shifting reflections of sky, willow, and blossom.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • However, this potential sky show isn’t a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME), the intense solar eruptions responsible for some of the most widespread aurora events in recent years.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of sky
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  • Abandoned by its parties and leaders, and eventually by its own utopias.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • And like all little utopias it is imposed upon by a more complicated and painful reality.
    — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • Hilderbabes can at least relive the beach ecstasy through the latest adaptation — and perhaps there will be more Hilderbrand books brought to the screen.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Depression and anxiety’s impact on moms and babies One drug that has been studied and enhanced our understanding of the way psychedelics work is MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy and causes a euphoric high.
    — Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Definition of ecstasy
Noun
  • The annual event transforms over 50,000 pounds of ice into a frozen paradise of intricate sculptures, functional furniture, and ice luges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • Across this paradise the finch-like honeycreeper flits, feeding off the red spindly flowers of the evergreen ‘ōhi‘a lehua tree.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • Boise finally put a second ball in the back of the net in the opening minutes of stoppage time, sparking wild joy as goalscorer Amang ripped off his shirt and celebrated with nearby fans.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • In these dark times, our collective joy and love needs to be documented, embraced and cultivated.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Definition of joy
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  • Gibby has also found domestic bliss, but is workshopping some solo shows in New York, and will play dates in Austin and elsewhere.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
  • In a scene that unfolds in slow motion, a canister of tear gas is tossed into the couple’s home, tearing through their veil of domestic bliss.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • This accessible, free resource offers a tangible happiness boost, requiring minimal effort and providing an important emotional lift precisely when it's most needed.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Women are selfish, pundits argue, prioritizing their careers and personal happiness over having families.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • In another especially science-fictiony case, ticks’ very saliva can spark a severe allergy to such delights as ice cream and hamburgers.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
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