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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
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Recent Examples of sky
The air stood up and rushed around, the white clouds sped, the scrap of newspaper rose into the sky and disappeared in a flash of sun.
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Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Some areas in Alaska and Canada could see a show in the night sky on July 23, while chances of catching the aurora in the northern contiguous U.S are lower.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The back screen provides more reality with projections of the sky and clouds and nighttime scenes.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Small aircraft from Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control dropped retardant from the sky Friday while ground crews tried to contain the burn.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Some areas in Alaska and Canada could see a show in the night sky on July 23, while chances of catching the aurora in the northern contiguous U.S are lower.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The back screen provides more reality with projections of the sky and clouds and nighttime scenes.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Small aircraft from Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control dropped retardant from the sky Friday while ground crews tried to contain the burn.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky
Noun
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Its special paint color was inspired by the mountain blues and greeny tones seen in the Dunhuang murals.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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There were bands making heavy music before Black Sabbath; heavy blues, heavy psychedelia, heavy soul.—
John Darnielle,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
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The sky was the limit, or maybe not, and extended to the heavens far above.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The spectacle blazed a trail against the azure heavens just before 12:30 p.m., leaving a stream of smoke in its wake.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Such is the bliss of a new coach’s first few months that there’s nothing to suggest time and experience won’t correct everything.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Nashville skyline paddle: Kayak three miles from East Nashville’s Shelby Park to Nissan Stadium with Cumberland Kayak and Adventure Company.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Ride the iconic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour for panoramic views of its soaring skyline, or ascend to Victoria Peak for glorious sunsets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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As a global epicenter of style, Tokyo is a shopper’s paradise—the sluggish Japanese Yen and tax-free options help, too.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The full Buck Moon can be seen rising over the Temple of Poseidon in southern Greece in this image captured by Costas Baltas as the lunar disk crept over the southeastern horizon on the night of July 10.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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The seventh full moon of 2025 was one of the lowest-hanging of the year, skimming the southern horizon and setting in the southwest close to sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But the state's political firmament is now ripe for a Republican to win the governor's mansion, party strategists and others said.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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New media partners in the coming years will further establish the league’s position in the American sports firmament.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2025
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“Sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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