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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
Dora comes every Friday and makes sure of that, thank heavens.
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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
Rather than select a personalized heaven, Luke has been waiting 67 years for his Joanie to join him in the hereafter.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
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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
Rather than select a personalized heaven, Luke has been waiting 67 years for his Joanie to join him in the hereafter.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
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The Milky Way lights up the night sky over a desert road in Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the world’s top places to travel in 2026.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tule fog becomes especially dense when moist marine air, calm winds and clear skies come together.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 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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Many Republicans had enthusiastic feelings, like excitement, ecstasy and elation.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Love is a very complicated thing, with ecstasy, pleasure, and also darkness and things that are broken.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Set on 43 oceanfront acres on the island’s west side, Waimea Plantation Cottages (from $309 a night) feels like a secluded tropical paradise, yet is an easy drive to attractions like Waimea Canyon and the Swinging Bridge at Hanapēpē.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, there's plenty more for travelers to enjoy in this Caribbean paradise.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Their domestic bliss is cut short, however, when Safin's men arrive on the scene.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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The island fast became a magnet for high-profile guests looking for Caribbean bliss and privacy in equal measure.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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While Violet has put much of her focus on her kids' love stories, she's also been on a journey to re-discover her own happiness after her late husband's death years earlier.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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So many chances to attain most people’s dreams of happiness, love, abundance, new ideas and popularity.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spices and seasonings make our taste buds – and sometimes our bodies – dance in delight.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The roar was one thing, but even more memorable were the gasps of shock and delight from the fans when the finish was shown on the screens.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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