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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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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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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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Recent Examples of heaven
These injudicious, blunt-force tariffs do get undone almost as quickly as they are slapped on, thank heavens.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Dora comes every Friday and makes sure of that, thank heavens.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Dora comes every Friday and makes sure of that, thank heavens.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
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Even with the game result finalized at this point, the anticipation to see how Maura would react to Rob’s betrayal was almost sky high, and the result matched the moment.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The film can be a bit whiplash-inducing, as we’re forced to watch serious people make intelligent cases that humanity will be wiped from the planet within 20 years and that a literal utopia could be on the horizon.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
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But while Musk was outlining this utopia, Autodesk was laying off 1,000 employees, betting on AI to automate their jobs.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those tests came back positive for ecstasy, methamphetamine, and/or ketamine, authorities said.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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From hummingbirds along the Gulf Coast to warblers in the treetops, spring migration turns every Southern state into a birdwatcher’s paradise.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, this is a tale of love, friendship, and identity.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite the joy of making effortless, bouncy turns through untracked powder, and floating hundreds of feet through the trees in perfect silence, that’s where the dream of backcountry skiing meets grim reality, Dolan wrote.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s a crepuscular somberness, a feeling of looking back on the perfect day, knowing bliss won’t last forever.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to the University of California, Los Angeles, people 65 and older who have hobbies, such as golfing, gardening, crafting, and fishing, report higher levels of happiness and greater life satisfaction.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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As devastating secrets surface, the youngest son, Matt, must navigate a path between love and loyalty, sacrifice and the chance at his own happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a season with Cirie, Colby, and Ozzy, there is no comparison to the delight and joy these 50 cast members possess when talking about Coach.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another unexpected delight came earlier in the trip, in Singapore, where the Conrad Singapore Orchard arranged a visit to The Intan through its 1/3/5 program.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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