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a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
a belief that warriors felled in battle will be raised to the sky
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Recent Examples of skies
Clear skies are essential for best viewing, so keep an eye on the forecast as the meteor shower's peak grows near.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
That's the night to aim for, though the few nights on either side should also be good, with clear skies allowing.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Sunday's forecast calls for a 20% chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
While the Danish island relies largely on the cruise industry to bring in tourists, officials say the new airport will pave the way for people to reach Greenland from the skies.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Formed by Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse, this asterism marks the arrival of winter skies and is a prominent feature throughout the season.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Will skies be clear in Louisville, Kentucky during the full moon?
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
In London, fiery red sunsets painted the skies—the vibrant, surreal colors caused by the fine ash particles scattering sunlight, a hauntingly picturesque reminder of the destruction wrought by Tambora.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Otherwise, expect more sunny skies and clear, cool nights.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
That's the night to aim for, though the few nights on either side should also be good, with clear skies allowing.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Sunday's forecast calls for a 20% chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
While the Danish island relies largely on the cruise industry to bring in tourists, officials say the new airport will pave the way for people to reach Greenland from the skies.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Formed by Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse, this asterism marks the arrival of winter skies and is a prominent feature throughout the season.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Will skies be clear in Louisville, Kentucky during the full moon?
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
In London, fiery red sunsets painted the skies—the vibrant, surreal colors caused by the fine ash particles scattering sunlight, a hauntingly picturesque reminder of the destruction wrought by Tambora.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Otherwise, expect more sunny skies and clear, cool nights.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Skies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skies. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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