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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God do not concern yourself with material possessions, but with things heavenly, the prophet admonished

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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the heavenly aroma of chocolate fills the shop

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Recent Examples of heavenly The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated). Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025 This ingredient also increases your skin’s levels of glycan (the complex sugars that are naturally present in your skin), taking its natural smoothness to a heavenly level. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025 This recipe is a heavenly combination of sweet cooked carrots and a savory herb cream sauce. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 The ravioli were topped with a heavenly lobster sauce, which was scattered with bits of salmon and lobster. Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavenly
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  • Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • The wonderful thing is that Carrie Preston is wonderful with everybody.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 May 2025
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  • Jockeying under a watchful Eye Amid widespread speculation over who will be the next pope, theologians say the faithful look at pre-conclave jockeying as a chance for the divine to intervene in human matters.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • As a nice bonus, the blurring primer has a hint of tropical smell (from the coconut juice and cactus flower extract) that’s truly divine.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 2 May 2025
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  • To spot the celestial 'smiley face,' skywatchers in the U.S. will need a clear view of the eastern horizon in the hour leading up to sunrise on April 25.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In honor of the anniversary of 'Shrek,' see which character you are based on your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Valerie Mesa PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Once upon a celestial swamp.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, age 88—a symbolic end following the Church’s holiest calendar.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Loading your audio article Pope Francis never visited California or his holy namesake’s city by the bay, but in many ways, the heart of his message made a tremendous imprint here.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Angarano stars as Rickey, an energetic and free-spirited young man with a Peter Pan complex who convinces his longtime friend Glenn to hit pause on his blissful domestic life and embark on an impromptu road trip across California.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But their blissful moment is interrupted when a door opens and a young man emerges from one of the adjacent rooms.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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