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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 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 The ravioli were topped with a heavenly lobster sauce, which was scattered with bits of salmon and lobster. Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Another heavenly spot is the Punta Pròdani beach with a rugged cove-like setting. Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Memphis rap was the key influence for them and many other phonk heads like DJ Smokey, who would rewire Playa Fly and Kingpin Skinny Pimp vocals with heavenly beats. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2025 View 7 Images View gallery - 7 images If the devil is in the detail, Morgan has just produced a devilishly good-looking car boasting heavenly lines and a gorgeous retro feel. New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavenly
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  • Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Tootsie Scooter — officially known as the divine Suzie Toot — has scooted her final toot on the RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 stage.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • At the core of Judaism and Christianity lie divine interventions that rip a hole in the known universe and change the course of history.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • Check in to the Enchantment Resort, where the southwestern resort has celestial programming like guided full moon hikes.
    Regan Stephens, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Its rotating stone and gem-set planets come adorned with gold ribbon with the engraved names of the planets inspired by 18th-century celestial charts.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Spring Café For healthier–yet still delicious—fare, head to Spring Café for lunch.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Continue reading … ‘MANY SURPRISES’ – Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity.
    FOXNews.com, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Religious leaders commissioned Renaissance masters to adorn their holy places.
    Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • At a blissful 93 minutes long, Black Bag keeps audiences happily guessing before dropping its final reveals.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Post-nuptials, spend a blissful weekend canoeing and kayaking on the lake, or exploring the local forests on a hike.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
  • So goes a single day with Doctor Odyssey, a cross between The Love Boat and ER filtered through the lunatic mind of Ryan Murphy and the nuttiest, most delightful new series in a minute.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Heavenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heavenly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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