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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
Straight from our heavenly father, Mikayla lightens the mood by detailing her obsession with coffee enemas.
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Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 July 2025
The result is a project that transformed a site of heavenly aspirations into one of earthly delight.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
The key to harnessing all of this energy is to plant seeds, take initiative and begin something at this time to infuse it with this heavenly vibration.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
May 26, 2025, marks my great-grandmother’s second heavenly birthday.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 11 June 2025
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Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 July 2025
The result is a project that transformed a site of heavenly aspirations into one of earthly delight.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
The key to harnessing all of this energy is to plant seeds, take initiative and begin something at this time to infuse it with this heavenly vibration.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
May 26, 2025, marks my great-grandmother’s second heavenly birthday.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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However, the price of this resurrection is horrifying: the ritual requires numerous human sacrifices, with each victim selected for specific body parts that will complete the divine vessel.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Tory Lanez recently shared his divine wisdom with her from a jail cell.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Both artists sing on the album, their celestial voices braiding in with delicate instrumentation.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
18 July 2025
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According to the American Meteor Society, this celestial event is the most popular meteor shower.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 July 2025
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Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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Cash flow is king, and equity is the holy grail at the end of your quest.—
Thomas Burgess,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Three years of consistent use later, this has become my holy grail beauty product.—
People Staff,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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For a blissful wind-down in your suite, luxuriate in the Roman-style mosaics and Italian marble bathroom before drifting off to sleep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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Exfoliating foot treatments aren’t necessarily the most glamorous part of any beauty routine, but these single-use masks sure feel like a little luxury and offer a few minutes of blissful self-care.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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