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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 grand pavilion was built to resemble the Palace of the Moon in Jade City in the heavenly realm.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
This heavenly spin on tiramisu is ideal for spring.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s to say, there’s earthly authority and there’s heavenly authority.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
This heavenly spin on tiramisu is ideal for spring.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s to say, there’s earthly authority and there’s heavenly authority.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heavenly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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The pineapple is just so moreish, the slight tang with sweetness on that pastry is just divine.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
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In the middle ages, truth was imposed from on high by divine authority, backed by coercion and violence if necessary.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Not only is Earth's celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This dazzling celestial object, dubbed the Crystal Ball Nebula, lies about 1,500 light-years from Earth in the Taurus constellation.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Besides the hotel's on-site restaurant, one of the best on the island, another spot for upscale dining is Eli’s, which also has delicious cocktails and ocean views.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Staff are uniformly lovely and helpful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Any guy currently punching well above his weight class with a lovely girlfriend knows that truth intuitively.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Playing the rivalry at any other time would be an affront to all that’s good and holy.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In such a distrustful environment, everything that should be pure or holy or human is crushed under the weight of a state only interested in its own self-perpetuation.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The feeling of those blissful days is quite different now.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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To learn more about the blissful alchemy of Starbucks Oleato™ beverages, visit here today.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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