the heavens
plural noun
: the sky
the brightest star in the heavens
Note: When the heavens open (up) it means it starts to rain.
The game had to be stopped when the heavens opened up.
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This pocket of land populated by llamas and flamingos and history is both closer to the heavens and deeply connected to its roots.
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Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Somewhere in the heavens, my Calvinist God was preparing his lightning bolts.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
As Joy ascends to the heavens, the new star becomes visible throughout history, providing inspiration to World War II Manchester, Hillary and Tenzing ascending Everest in 1953, and former companion Ruby Sunday in the present day.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Somewhere in the heavens, Walter Cronkite is wiping away a tear.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Then, the light comes from the foundation, from the front door, from the garages as the house takes off into the night, sailing up like a balloon let go by a 4-year-old, heading to the heavens but in an uneven trajectory.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
On Wednesday afternoon, Darnold unleashed a beautiful deep ball toward the heavens, dropping it into the outstretched arms of receiver Justin Jefferson with the perfect amount of touch.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 July 2024
Although the facilities have brought Hawaii international acclaim in astronomy and have helped to boost the local economy, Native Hawaiians have long regarded the summit as their spiritual connection to the heavens.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
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Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Somewhere in the heavens, my Calvinist God was preparing his lightning bolts.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
As Joy ascends to the heavens, the new star becomes visible throughout history, providing inspiration to World War II Manchester, Hillary and Tenzing ascending Everest in 1953, and former companion Ruby Sunday in the present day.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Somewhere in the heavens, Walter Cronkite is wiping away a tear.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Then, the light comes from the foundation, from the front door, from the garages as the house takes off into the night, sailing up like a balloon let go by a 4-year-old, heading to the heavens but in an uneven trajectory.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
On Wednesday afternoon, Darnold unleashed a beautiful deep ball toward the heavens, dropping it into the outstretched arms of receiver Justin Jefferson with the perfect amount of touch.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 July 2024
Although the facilities have brought Hawaii international acclaim in astronomy and have helped to boost the local economy, Native Hawaiians have long regarded the summit as their spiritual connection to the heavens.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
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“The heavens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heavens. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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