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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
Comments Before Keanu Reeves could play a heavenly angel in Good Fortune, his costar and director, Aziz Ansari, had to bring him back down to earth.
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Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
The goal was to arrive at the heavenly mansion of virtue, having made good life choices.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2025
Just hold your fist at arm’s length, and about two and a half of your fist-widths to the right of Arcturus is where to start looking for the heavenly hair.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Perhaps heavenly father is looking down upon us, after all.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
The goal was to arrive at the heavenly mansion of virtue, having made good life choices.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2025
Just hold your fist at arm’s length, and about two and a half of your fist-widths to the right of Arcturus is where to start looking for the heavenly hair.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Perhaps heavenly father is looking down upon us, after all.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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These lies evoke ancient American presumptions — that the United States deserves its position of preeminence in the world as a kind of divine inheritance, and that just beyond our borders, dark and sinister forces are forever conspiring against us.—
John Fanestil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Highlights on a recent menu included moreish gnocchi with wild mushrooms; hake with mussel sauce and leeks and a divine dessert, milk chocolate mousse with cherries.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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This is especially true with your celestial ruler, Venus, hovering over your eighth house of mergers and shared investments.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Mood-wise, this first section is magnificently done (although the celestial spa-music score by the Newton Brothers is a twinkle too much).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In the French Quarter, The Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton offer lush massages, facials, body scrubs, and mani/pedis, plus access to their swimming pool and hot tub for a delicious soak.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Along with his lovely wife Joyce, Mr. Smith continued to be very active back in his home parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Aurora, even serving as interim principal of its school in 2003-2004.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The crook of land that frames Lewes to the east, Cape Henlopen, was first spotted by European eyes in 1609 by English explorer Henry Hudson and is now a lovely state park.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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Live television had long been a holy grail for inventors.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
23 June 2025
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Work-life balance has become the holy grail of modern employment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Hard not to kick back, relax, and drink in these blissful surroundings.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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Sly and the Family Stone released 10 studio albums between 1967 and 1982, with many songs injected with passionate social consciousness and others existing as blissful foot-stompers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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The best overall pick was Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil for its subtle-yet-buildable luminosity, minimal transfer onto clothes, and delightful fragrance.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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To watch dancing is intrinsically delightful, and Flanagan, without doing anything exceptional with the camera, conveys a spectatorial sense of that delight.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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