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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
This is the nature of heavenly bliss: to be happy with one’s lot and never look back.
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Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
Here are the best places in the South to get this heavenly treat, according to our readers.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Whether or not apocryphal rains be in the heavenly cards, twos are best reserved for book ends and bicycles wheels.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Straight from our heavenly father, Mikayla lightens the mood by detailing her obsession with coffee enemas.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 July 2025
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Mary Jo Bang
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
Here are the best places in the South to get this heavenly treat, according to our readers.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Whether or not apocryphal rains be in the heavenly cards, twos are best reserved for book ends and bicycles wheels.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Straight from our heavenly father, Mikayla lightens the mood by detailing her obsession with coffee enemas.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavenly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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Jalen Coker, a second-year receiver who’s had a wonderful camp, will play Thursday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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The outpouring from the community has been wonderful, and everyone has been willing to help, though there isn’t much anyone can do at the moment, according to Guzauskas.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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There have long been tales of cities instantaneously destroyed by some divine wrath, such as the angry Divinity of the Hebrew Scriptures raining sulfur upon Sodom and Gomorrah, but in Hiroshima humanity had finally apotheosized itself into the terrible position of God.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some saw their terminal illnesses as divine punishment and feared being cast into hell.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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This follows the recent peak of a sturgeon moon and a six-planet celestial parade this past weekend.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Helping guide the way, will be another familiar celestial companion, the moon, shining in its waning gibbous phase.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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In the video, a school bus gets stuck in a pothole and JJ and his friends transform into superheroes after eating some delicious fruity muffins.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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For oceanfront views and delicious seafood, Waterman’s Surfside Grille on the south end of the Boardwalk is a go-to, famous for its breezy patio and signature Orange Crush.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hollander’s lovely Wauwatosa location will be shut down for some time, as well — at least six weeks, according to Lowlands Group Founder and CEO Eric Wagner.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The structure took a more holy turn in 1954, when a 3607 Pennsylvania was purchased by a church.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the drive to make PCI Express 5.0 SSDs usable on a wider range of platforms, the holy grail for drive manufacturers would seem to be effective thermal management without sacrificing performance.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cotswolds, England Best for: travelers emphasizing the solo-ness of solo travel Sometimes, the perfect solo trip means playing up the blissful solitude.—
Road Trips,
AFAR Media,
6 Aug. 2025
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As scarlet blood streams from the gash in my elbow and bruises begin to bloom spectacularly across my leg, my ego finds a small consolation: the blissful solitude of this trail.—
Jennifer Malloy,
Outside,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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