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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
And of course, the Yoruba people in Ifá speak about our heavenly mates.
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Allison Noelle Conner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Anyway, the pale and sickly Antonio (Grande) is the son of Rudolph and Samberg, blessed with a heavenly singing voice.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
According to modern science, the lights are caused by solar winds, what scientists would call disturbances in the Earth’s magnetosphere, and result in the heavenly show.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024
The result is a heavenly fragrance that those old monks could only have dreamt of creating.
—Robert Johnston, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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Allison Noelle Conner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Anyway, the pale and sickly Antonio (Grande) is the son of Rudolph and Samberg, blessed with a heavenly singing voice.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
According to modern science, the lights are caused by solar winds, what scientists would call disturbances in the Earth’s magnetosphere, and result in the heavenly show.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024
The result is a heavenly fragrance that those old monks could only have dreamt of creating.
—Robert Johnston, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Evangelical leaders celebrated Trump’s victory as a fulfillment of God’s divine will.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Traders are buzzing about the possibilities, constantly checking the latest polls and moves in election betting markets to divine who’s ahead, Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris, and what that means for their positions.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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This celestial synergy brings profound insights for a stronger connection to your inner self, Sagittarius.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Upcoming celestial events The Northern Taurids are set to peak about a week later on November 11 and 12, and sky-gazers could see an increase in meteors blazing across the sky when both showers are active.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: The most expensive Senate race in the nation this year could have been delicious.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting.Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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On social media, the holy grail of Frye boot finds are the pairs that have been passed down over generations.Sam Reed, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Hollywood's relentless pursuit of reliable box office returns, pre-existing intellectual property has become the holy grail.Damion Taylor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Baies is a blissful mix of black currant leaves and fresh roses.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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And even more blissful that my teacher hadn’t been able to tell that my thoughts were drifting.Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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Far less formal but arguably more delightful is Li Ciusoni, which takes its name from the Sardinian word for a type of gnocchi-like dumpling pasta that’s unique to the island.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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