heaven

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as in high
usually heavens plural the expanse of air surrounding the earth the starry heavens the space shuttle gradually disappeared into the heavens

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Recent Examples of heaven In anguish, the woman wept, asking the heavens why mother and daughter were fated to be separated. Karissa Chen, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Thanks to her good karma, Maya had been reborn in the heavens as a god, but in Buddhism gods are not as spiritually advanced as Buddhas. Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025 This lyrical drama, choreographed by Dell Howlett, floats at times like a movement-theater piece reaching for the heavens. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Raising Cane’s, El Pollo Loco The Treasure Valley — particularly Meridian — has come a long way on its journey toward chain-restaurant heaven and hell. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heaven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
Noun
  • The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) Soar in the sky and glide high, Aries!
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Their appearance and length of time in the sky depends on the temperature, humidity, wind speed and altitude, according to the National Weather Service.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • In Becker’s view, the rich are not merely chasing utopia, but prioritizing their vision of the future over the very real concerns of people in the present.
    John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
  • Set in a decaying version of New York City following a major disaster, the film centers on a visionary architect (Adam Driver) who seeks to rebuild the city as a utopia, clashing with entrenched power structures.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • According to James, some of the pills were ecstasy.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
  • James said the medications included Viagra, sperm count pills, ecstasy and Percocet.
    Jenna Sundel Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The expectation is the surrounding bliss will inspire her.
    Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
  • Then, drift off into bliss during a reinvigorating Imperial Relaxing Massage, delivered on a heated bed.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Its iconic city walls, which have protected this marble paradise for over 500 years, have always been a magnet for travelers.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Honolulu Get access to both a tropical paradise and a major metropolitan city in Honolulu.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.
    Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.
    Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
  • Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025

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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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