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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
had a heavenly time at the dance
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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 celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
heavenly hosts singing "Alleluia!"
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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
Sold to Menemsha, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted on the court wearing this heavenly, 11-carat pink diamond.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The heavenly look at the London Olympics, 2012 In 2012, the Olympics were played at home, in London—a special edition, given the participation of her daughter, Zara.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The sequence of Enoch among the heavenly hosts, violent, shattering with Blakeian geometry and color.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted on the court wearing this heavenly, 11-carat pink diamond.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The heavenly look at the London Olympics, 2012 In 2012, the Olympics were played at home, in London—a special edition, given the participation of her daughter, Zara.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The sequence of Enoch among the heavenly hosts, violent, shattering with Blakeian geometry and color.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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That’s why their new album, wonderful, leaves me a little cold.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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Varley’s elevation this season is a wonderful turn for Ashbourne, an icon of British film, TV, and theater who has long been one of Bridgerton’s most consistently comedic presences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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According to the Council on Foreign Relations, sharia — meaning the correct path in Arabic — refers to the divine counsel that some Muslims follow to be close to God and live moral lives.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Many live and die convinced that random chance is divine providence.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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So far, 2026 has offered up some celestial spectacles, including a total lunar eclipse and a planetary parade.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those who want to be assured of a good view of this shady little celestial drama should travel to the east to stay ahead of the clouds.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is a really lovely thing, because actually essentially the craft becomes a vehicle for people then having other health promoting behaviors like engaging with others.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Make the most of juicy spring strawberries with this light and lovely salad.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Growing up, the theater was a holy place, a cathedral of congregation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the midst of Allen’s deep playoff run, the players are also participating in Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Well cherished for decades, the 2,313-square-foot haven has a breezy flow for everyday living or frequent hosting, plus a blissful backyard.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the 68th minute, Liel Abada showed delightful control on a ball floated into the box, putting it on a tee for Pep Biel to convert, putting Charlotte FC ahead to stay.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childhood photos of both Roberts, found in some guest rooms, are delightful Easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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