1
2
as in heaven
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
a belief that warriors felled in battle will be raised to the sky
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sky
All of these things depend on this large object in the sky called the sun.
—
Rhett Allain, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
The roar of violent explosions, the sky turning red, screams, the buildings shaking, the people running away from the various premises.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau and George Ramsay, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Allen recommends using a basic sky map, available on many phone apps.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
His collage-like editing, which emphasizes nature (trees, skies, seas, animals) along with drama, places actors in the context of a world rather than centering his cinematic world on acting.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for sky 
Rhett Allain, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
The roar of violent explosions, the sky turning red, screams, the buildings shaking, the people running away from the various premises.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau and George Ramsay, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Allen recommends using a basic sky map, available on many phone apps.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
His collage-like editing, which emphasizes nature (trees, skies, seas, animals) along with drama, places actors in the context of a world rather than centering his cinematic world on acting.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for sky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky
Noun
-
Gospel, blues, pop, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll were all represented at the festival because Black culture was not, and never will be, a monolith.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
-
As a police union boss, Jim Palmer has the ultimate duty to support the well-being of over 10,000 men and women in blue throughout Wisconsin.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Call: If there’s a heaven for goalie goals, Doc Emrick is the one doing all the calls.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
-
Herschel, which viewed the heavens in infrared light, launched in May 2009 and ended its mission four years later.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Rent a beach cruiser and choose from five different loops, each offering its own version of scenic bliss.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
-
While some serene family pets might seem to exist in a perpetual state of bliss, others often appear more conflicted.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Last Showgirl is a low-budget indie that’s barely 80 minutes long (fully half of which is wordless shots of the characters posing in front of the Las Vegas skyline), and a muted reception at TIFF put it off most pundits’ radars.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
-
The Hughes Fire burns behind the skyline of Six Flags Magic Mountain, in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Located about 20 minutes from the rowdiness of South Beach, this quieter slice of paradise in South Florida is lined with sky-high condo residences by posh brands like Porsche that hover over the pristine beach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
-
In Butler’s book, climate change has brought destruction to what was once paradise.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
An eclipsed sun as low as 8 degrees above the eastern horizon will be seen from locations such as Utqiagvik (Barrow), Sagavanirktok (Prudhoe Bay), Kotzebue and Nome. 7.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Marcelo Mayer, the organization’s top shortstop prospect, will broaden his horizons by playing some second and third base.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The event, which featured almost the entire MAGA firmament on a bill that stretched for more than six hours, opened with a set by a Texas comedian and podcaster, Tony Hinchcliffe.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
30 Oct. 2024
-
Matt Futterman Is another Czech tennis star going to enter the firmament?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
29 July 2024
Articles Related to sky
Thesaurus Entries Near sky
Cite this Entry
“Sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share