1
: the expanse of space that seems to be over the earth like a dome : firmament
—usually used in plural
the brightest star in the heavens
2
a
often capitalized
: the dwelling place of the Deity and the blessed dead
hopes to go to Heaven when she dies
b
: a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God
3
capitalized
: god sense 1
Heaven help us.
4
: a place or condition of utmost happiness : something that is very pleasant or enjoyable
Our week at the spa was sheer heaven.
5
Christian Science
: a state of thought in which sin is absent and the harmony of divine Mind (see mind entry 1 sense 8) is manifest
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Examples of heaven in a Sentence
She prayed to God in Heaven.
He hopes to go to Heaven when he dies.
Our baby is a gift from heaven.
the brightest star in the heavens
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The movie is more style than substance, but heavens, what style.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The show had peaks and valleys, but the strongest stuff — particularly early season dud dates with a rolling list of comedians, including Ben Feldman, Anders Holm, Mark Duplass, Bill Hader, and B.J. Novak (duh) — was rom-com heaven.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was forced to hold up the heavens for eternity.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Throughout much of January and February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be visible splayed out in a long arc across the heavens, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn being visible to the naked eye.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The show had peaks and valleys, but the strongest stuff — particularly early season dud dates with a rolling list of comedians, including Ben Feldman, Anders Holm, Mark Duplass, Bill Hader, and B.J. Novak (duh) — was rom-com heaven.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was forced to hold up the heavens for eternity.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Throughout much of January and February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be visible splayed out in a long arc across the heavens, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn being visible to the naked eye.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Heaven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heaven. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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heaven
noun
heav·en
ˈhev-ən 
1
: sky sense 1
—usually used in plural
2
often capitalized
: the dwelling place of God and of the blessed dead
3
: a place or condition of complete happiness
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