as in heavenly
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
movie scenes depicting life after death are usually accompanied by celestial music
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Recent Examples of celestial
Then, to my astonishment, two slender blue-white streaks appeared, faintly at first, then slightly brighter, like a pair of angel wings peeking through some wondrous celestial realm.
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Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Several celestial objects will form a line in April.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
The process to create the stunning celestial sight is a complex one requiring the moon to not only be full, but for the Earth to pass perfectly between it and the sun.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The total lunar eclipse that unveiled a reddish blood moon overnight to nearly half of Earth looked a bit different from the vantage of our celestial neighbor.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for celestial
Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Several celestial objects will form a line in April.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
The process to create the stunning celestial sight is a complex one requiring the moon to not only be full, but for the Earth to pass perfectly between it and the sun.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The total lunar eclipse that unveiled a reddish blood moon overnight to nearly half of Earth looked a bit different from the vantage of our celestial neighbor.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celestial
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Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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The singer, 43, looked angelic at a recent launch party for her haircare line Cécred's introduction into over 1,400 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and online.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s their behavior: the angelic exuberance puppies exhibit in the presence of humans—trotting up for hugs, belly rubs, kisses—is completely absent.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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More than half of Yoko tracks the tumultuous 14-year-period of Ono’s life with Lennon: their travels and artistic undertakings; their struggles with fame and addiction; and, finally, their blissful last years together between Sean’s birth and John’s death.—
Beatrice Loayza,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Offering everything from ski and snowboard lessons to après-ski activities like snowshoeing and ice skating, the Treehouse lets kids play in a snow-tunnel adventure park while parents enjoy a few blissful hours on the slopes.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Celestial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celestial. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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