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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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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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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
Following the tradition of English common law, it was understood that a property owner held everything from the heavens to the core of the Earth.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Canadian indie outfit Men I Trust seems beamed down from the heavens to be a headphones band.
—William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2025
During his time away, the franchise had plummeted from the heavens.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Former Victoria's Secret Angel Tyra Banks' access to free lingerie has departed for the heavens.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Canadian indie outfit Men I Trust seems beamed down from the heavens to be a headphones band.
—William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2025
During his time away, the franchise had plummeted from the heavens.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Former Victoria's Secret Angel Tyra Banks' access to free lingerie has departed for the heavens.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
Noun
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Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is hard to miss in this morning’s sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Best Time to Visit The best time to visit the north coast of the Dominican Republic is between December and April, when sunny skies and slightly cooler temperatures make for ideal beach weather.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The film stars Smith as a detective in a near-future utopia in which humanity is served by a legion of compliant robots.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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One Eden Vale ad shows a nuclear family floating through a suburban utopia, landing at a table set with cottage cheese salads and a big tomato.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cannabis is currently listed in Schedule I of the CSA, along with other substances like heroin, ecstasy, and LSD.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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My hands smeared in gore, eyes alight with frenzied ecstasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Out back, there's a swing set, dock, and charming gazebo — the picture of suburban bliss.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Episode 3 begins with Jeremiah and Belly in post-engagement bliss.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Los Angeles has a longstanding reputation as a warm-weather paradise.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Located bayside, World Wide Sportsman, now part of Bass Pro Shops, is a paradise for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The special, filmed at The Majestic theater in Dallas, Texas, finds Cristela in pursuit of happiness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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The duo enjoys seeing the faces of excitement, happiness, shock, and eagerness from their customers, too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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