SKY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sky

noun

ˈskī

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as in blue

the expanse of air surrounding the earth the sky usually looks deep blue on a bright clear day

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as in heaven

a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death a belief that warriors felled in battle will be raised to the sky

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Examples of sky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here's the science behind this charming sky phenomenon, and when Arizona residents may be able to see it again. —

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024 Flashback: Northern Lights light up the sky in May Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos. —

Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 Otherwise, skies will range from partly to mostly cloudy. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2024 People across Earth can expect more frequent and brighter northern lights to grace the sky as the sun nears the height of its 11-year cycle, making electromagnetic activity a more common occurrence. —

Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sky

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