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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
Zesty orange biscuits lay atop a bubbling mixture of tart plums, brown sugar, and five-spice in this oh-so-heavenly cobbler.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Her elder talks about the Good Lord bringing her up to His heavenly home when the times comes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026
Cinnamon sugar and a cream cheese frosting make this a heavenly end to any meal, not just breakfast.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
This is not the first time the Bears have risen to heavenly heights amid suspicions of supernatural intercession.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Her elder talks about the Good Lord bringing her up to His heavenly home when the times comes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026
Cinnamon sugar and a cream cheese frosting make this a heavenly end to any meal, not just breakfast.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
This is not the first time the Bears have risen to heavenly heights amid suspicions of supernatural intercession.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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Thankfully, the wonderful leaders of our great state of Florida have corrected this problem.—
Krys Fluker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit, before the crowds descend for the summer months.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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Our divine James Wilkie, Loretta, and Tabitha, oh God.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The designer considered how this figure, both human and divine, transforms the object of desire into a cultural power.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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This year’s celestial calendar is packed.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Get to know the person and then ask celestial questions.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thanks in advance for your participation in making this year’s roster the most voted on yet — and for helping to keep our city delicious.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living’s recipe catalog is proof that there are countless delicious ways to cook up a breakfast casserole, but for some reason, this Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole has stuck with our family.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The outdoor pool is just as lovely too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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From the lovely greens to the steeper blues and blacks, Pleasant Mountain delivers.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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His first albums under his own name, 1995’s Earth & Nightfall and 1996’s cult classic Ten Days of Blue, were blissful-sounding ambient techno records that took the melodic sensibilities of the local scene to their cosmic extremes.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Guests can enjoy a delightful complimentary breakfast (yogurt and granola, juices, coffee, and baked goods) or order from the full-service menu for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The town’s colorful buildings feature bow windows, loggias, colorful mosaics, and delicate rosettes in a delightful Belle Époque style.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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