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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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Recent Examples of sky
By Sunday evening, the skies may see thunder and lightning with a 30% chance of precipitation.
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
Sunny skies and a high of 86 on Friday followed by a weekend of similar temperatures, though a 20% chance of rain Saturday and 30% Sunday.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The fiery and destructive reentry created a fireball that streaked across the skies over Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Usually, people can look up at the bright sky and spot at least one planet.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
Sunny skies and a high of 86 on Friday followed by a weekend of similar temperatures, though a 20% chance of rain Saturday and 30% Sunday.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The fiery and destructive reentry created a fireball that streaked across the skies over Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Usually, people can look up at the bright sky and spot at least one planet.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky
Noun
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In true Olga Polizzi style, interiors lean into place: milky creams, Hebridean blues, Balmoral tartan, and heather hues.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Admired by Nature 24-Inch Artificial Pumpkin Wreath For those who prefer to welcome fall with a subtler color palette, this 24-inch artificial wreath features soft whites, blues, and a hint of gold.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
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Once victorious, Zeus condemned his vanquished opponents, notably Atlas, who was forced to carry the burden of the heavens, for eternity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The air smelled of sea salt, cinnamon and tropical fruit, as if God had spilled sunscreen from the heavens during application.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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At one point during Bertha’s ball, Gladys waltzes in her newfound bliss with the Duke.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2025
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Adventurers and photographers can enjoy proximity to not one, but two serene lakes, while an expansive book collection, outdoor shower, and sauna will help homebodies and health nuts find their bliss.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
25 July 2025
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The hazy skyline of lower Manhattan was on the horizon.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Constructed with basic building materials such as sheet metal, these types of homes become abnormally hot during the day and trap heat well into the night, a stark contrast to the gleaming steel and glass skyscrapers that fill the skyline of China’s premier finance hub.—
Jared Formanek,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Life there was not exactly paradise, and over six years, the residents often butted heads in a small community where everyone was out for themselves.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
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Across the Pacific, at the Ranch at Laguna Beach—more of a golf destination than a surf paradise—the Ranch offers one of the most unique surf experiences for seasoned wave riders.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Astronauts saw the Earth rise over the lunar horizon from Apollo 8 in December 1968.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Major financial managers, pension funds, endowments, and hedge funds are progressively incorporating digital assets into their investment strategies, which enhances liquidity and extends investment time horizons.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Ukrainians will bloody him on the battlefield and the U.S. and our allies must keep on the sanctions to blunt Putin’s power and his vision of an imperial Russia retaking its place in the firmament of global powers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the state's political firmament is now ripe for a Republican to win the governor's mansion, party strategists and others said.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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“Sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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