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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
Drive the heavenly Road to Hana with dozens of waterfalls, lush gardens, and breathtaking ocean views.
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Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
To make it into a swan, make Deneb the tail of the Swan and the star Albireo at the foot of the cross the head of the big heavenly bird.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
The overall vibe is one of contemporary chic, with retractable glass walls, fireplaces for cooler nights, heavenly bathtubs, and unique art pieces that make each room feel special.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Blue chrome powder takes this dreamy look into heavenly territory.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
To make it into a swan, make Deneb the tail of the Swan and the star Albireo at the foot of the cross the head of the big heavenly bird.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
The overall vibe is one of contemporary chic, with retractable glass walls, fireplaces for cooler nights, heavenly bathtubs, and unique art pieces that make each room feel special.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Blue chrome powder takes this dreamy look into heavenly territory.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heavenly
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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Signs of divine intervention – or perhaps a very human conspiracy?
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The bell was joined by a container for herbs and medicines depicting the head of Ofoe, a divine emissary of the deity Ogie’uwu.
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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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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
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Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
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All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.
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There are flag sweaters and skate sneakers and prairie skirts; there are Cheyanne moccasins and Mennonite bonnets and the not-quite-holy Yankees baseball cap.
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The devil invades a Georgetown home, and holy men have quite the job to do on a demonic little girl.
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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Everyone gets a happy ending, from Richie’s first flight to Tina’s promotion to Marcus’ resolution with his dad to Ebra’s franchise plan to Natalie’s blissful work-life balance.
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Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
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Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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