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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
prayed that the souls of the deceased would go to heaven
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as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
compared to my old job, this new one is heaven
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she was in heaven the day she learned she was one of the finalists for the science scholarship
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Recent Examples of heaven
The juxtaposition of that crunch melding with the soft and creamy casserole is pure texture heaven.
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The artist who made Day of the Dead matter.
Between heaven and earth, a spirited communion on Day of the Dead.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Munk plans to serve a meal on one of the flights, accompanying six high-paying guests and a pilot into the heavens.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
Fernando Valenzuela’s famous windup involved rotating his slender legs and broad, burly chest, eyes gazing to the heavens.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The artist who made Day of the Dead matter.
Between heaven and earth, a spirited communion on Day of the Dead.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Munk plans to serve a meal on one of the flights, accompanying six high-paying guests and a pilot into the heavens.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
Fernando Valenzuela’s famous windup involved rotating his slender legs and broad, burly chest, eyes gazing to the heavens.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Tuesday: New Year’s Eve in Baltimore Watch the Baltimore sky light up in celebration of 2025 on New Year’s Eve in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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The night sky will reveal stunning sights such as the craters of the Moon, the majestic rings of Saturn, the swirling bands of Jupiter, and other astronomical wonders.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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There’s a functional beauty to the nine romantic guest rooms, a close connection with nature, an outstanding equestrian program, a permaculture farm, a medicinal garden and a freeform approach to hospitality—a beautiful anarchy, an eco-luxury utopia.Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Who wouldn’t want to visit a spooky utopia where all manner of freaks are made to feel welcome?Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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According to insiders quoted by Daily Mail, party guests were invited to snort substances like ecstasy and cocaine on different substances including models’ bodies.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
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Whibley claims that while at a rave, Nori asked Whibley, who was 18 at the time, to come to a restroom stall to do ecstasy with him.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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And that's a bliss, especially when the children are still young.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Imagine being transported to a plastic-free paradise.Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then sink into the mineral-rich hot springs at Furnas, where the earth itself simmers beneath your feet, or wander through the botanical paradise of Terra Nostra Park, home to over 600 different types of camellias, one of the largest collections in the world.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dolled Up Trend Welcome to the dollhouse, where exaggerated proportions play up your childlike sense of wonder and joy.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season invites feelings of coziness, nostalgia, and joy into the everyday, and there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than to add a little festive magic to your regular routine.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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This Broadway Center Stage mounting is a tightly packed clown car, speeding to musical-theater nirvana.Peter Marks, Washington Post, 15 May 2023
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Several tournament anglers have lived big bass nirvana on Rayburn in recent times, including a trio of single-day tournament catches topping the 40-pound mark on five fish.Matt Williams, Dallas News, 22 Jan. 2022
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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