as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
a painting depicting the Deity as seated on an empyreal throne surrounded by saints and angels
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Swift, on the other hand, can follow up in a matter of minutes, acting as NASA’s first responder in space when celestial objects flare with activity.
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Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
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By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life.
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Don't forget your in-flight comfort — this heavenly memory foam travel pillow is discounted to just $10.
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“Empyreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empyreal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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