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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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
His strange destiny—chosen by the heavens, erased by Jim Crow—obsessed her.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Galaxies speckle the heavens like stars in a stunning new photo of the deep and distant universe.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2025
Everyone will be looking at the heavens through powerful amateur telescopes.
—Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
That is set in stone right now barring some sort of miracle from the heavens.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Galaxies speckle the heavens like stars in a stunning new photo of the deep and distant universe.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2025
Everyone will be looking at the heavens through powerful amateur telescopes.
—Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
That is set in stone right now barring some sort of miracle from the heavens.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
Noun
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Smoke fills the sky above a devastated area of Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 28, 2025.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The sardine run in South Africa is perhaps the most cinematic — dolphins herding fish, sharks plowing through bait balls, birds raining from the sky.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In Becker’s view, the rich are not merely chasing utopia, but prioritizing their vision of the future over the very real concerns of people in the present.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Set in a decaying version of New York City following a major disaster, the film centers on a visionary architect (Adam Driver) who seeks to rebuild the city as a utopia, clashing with entrenched power structures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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The New York Times reported last month that Musk used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during his campaigning for Trump last year.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The publication also alleged that Musk used ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms, and was known to travel with a pill box that contained Adderall, the ADHD treatment drug, which can be a stimulant for some.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Pure bliss, no fear, no distractions just me vs the mountain.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to one idea of Southern California — as the temperate paradise of ascendant Americana.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Moments of joy, oliberated by unforgettable sadness.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Yet moments of sheer joy arrived sparingly, a balance in a greater storytelling arc involving introspection, anger, reflection, comfort, struggle, fear, confusion and spirituality.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 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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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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