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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
Gilded touches of gold eyeshadow accentuate the eyes, a touch of light-catching lip gloss enhances your heavenly pout and goddess nails add sparkle to your golden touch.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Toby Keith and Kristofferson climbed that heavenly stair.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The experience left Liang convinced that the movement was preying on people like his mother, who gave willingly in hopes of receiving a heavenly reward.
—Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
Impeccably designed, flooded with natural light, and stocked with heavenly pastries, the Ayu Bakehouse team has made a major splash since opening in 2022.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Toby Keith and Kristofferson climbed that heavenly stair.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The experience left Liang convinced that the movement was preying on people like his mother, who gave willingly in hopes of receiving a heavenly reward.
—Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
Impeccably designed, flooded with natural light, and stocked with heavenly pastries, the Ayu Bakehouse team has made a major splash since opening in 2022.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Away from the bottle-poppers of Mykonos, but hardly removed from the season’s social buzz, the white-washed, flat-roofed villas that wrap the cliffs of Santorini are wonderful places to while away a summer.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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David Oyelowo plays a man released from prison trying to reestablish his family life amid instances of what seems like divine intervention.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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When his hidden gun jammed—a moment that would later feel like divine intervention—the police pulled him from the wreckage, and a new chapter began.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The name itself doesn’t tell you a whole lot, invoking something broad – the celestial sky, or the cosmologies that we humans tell ourselves to explain the origins of everything.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Now, a non-fictional Space Bus named Pandora is ready to investigate celestial mysteries, like exoplanets that orbit small stars.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Shakers Bar & Grill serves delicious fish and barbecued meats to a spirited mix of locals and tourists on the patio of a traditional wooden house.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Declan Rice’s lovely half-volley had set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb, almost guaranteeing a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase and a bye straight to the round of 16.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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As with any good Southern tradition, part of what makes football season so holy is the food.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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But that blissful image has been ruptured in recent days as parts of Los Angeles were engulfed in flames, reducing homes and businesses across the sprawling metropolis to smoldering heaps of ash and rubble, most calamitously in the Pacific Palisades and the community of Altadena.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Guests can enjoy cuddling by the fire, reading great books together, settling in for blissful relaxation, or enjoying many of the amenities at these three coastal resorts.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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