heaven

noun

ˈhe-vən How to pronounce heaven (audio)
Definition of heavennext
1
as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death prayed that the souls of the deceased would go to heaven

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2
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness compared to my old job, this new one is heaven

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3
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion she was in heaven the day she learned she was one of the finalists for the science scholarship

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4
as in high
usually heavens plural the expanse of air surrounding the earth the starry heavens the space shuttle gradually disappeared into the heavens

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Recent Examples of heaven The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Many people think of the Big Dipper as the brightest constellation in the heavens. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heaven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven
  1. sky
  2. utopia
  3. ecstasy
  4. paradise
  5. joy
  6. bliss
  7. happiness
  8. delight
Noun
  • Shawn and his father found the man on the easternmost coast of their island shortly after dusk, when the sky was drained of almost all its orange light and the waves had grown dark, topped with an eerie froth.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The architecture promotes an indoor-outdoor feel, allowing in views of sea, sky, and desert while excluding distractions.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • Is Finally Getting Around to Watching Entourage The superagent on Roll the Calls, torching his enemies, and betting on a post-work utopia.
    — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This pioneering vessel proves that cleaning up the operation doesn't require waiting for a distant technological utopia.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • Her eyes were cast upward, as the saint’s had been, in her own private ecstasy.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • St Rita de Cascia in ecstasy in front of the figure of Christ on the cross, 19th century.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ecstasy
Noun
  • Rolling hills, a big, beautiful lake, an outdoorsman's paradise.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That’s too bad, because there’s something real and original about Singer that feels so out of place in the artificial paradise known as Hollywood.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • The joy in this book is how once-secret desire is eventually and fully met by, and with, love.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • One of them was Maggie Bieritz, one of those people who radiates joy and wit.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • In the song, Swift apologizes to an ex for neglecting his feelings, comparing the bliss of a rebound relationship to the excitement of drug users post-withdrawal in recovery, where the term in the title originates.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For best results, pair the below bad boys with a specialized orthotic insert that will further amplify your podiatric bliss.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • Still, some royal observers don’t think their happiness will last.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The happiness was real, for a time, but the two artists, each with his own distinct problems and needs, were not going to be happy together, or with anyone else, for long.
    — Alan Hollinghurst, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • The more these three play together, the more the emotional register of their music keeps breaching into delight.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Even Jeff, post-premiere, has been a delight, just kind of letting the game play out and not foisting metaphors upon us at Tribal Council.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
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