sky

noun

ˈskī How to pronounce sky (audio)
Definition of skynext
1
as in blue
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the sky usually looks deep blue on a bright clear day

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2
as in heaven
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death a belief that warriors felled in battle will be raised to the sky

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Recent Examples of sky For that reason, NASA anticipates that Roman will image more than 50 times as much of the sky in the next five years as Hubble covered in three decades. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 To be clear, there are indeed other survey telescopes that are able to image huge amounts of the sky at once, but Roman's version of doing this is expected to be with higher clarity. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The eclipsed moon will be visible to billions across North and South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, provided the skies are clear. — Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Placing these high-voltage transmission lines high into the sky will limit the ability to bring air resources into the corridor. — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky
  1. blue
  2. heaven
  3. skyline
  4. bliss
  5. horizon
  6. paradise
  7. firmament
Noun
  • If blues music is considered Chicago’s heart, house music is its pulse.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An adult purple gallinule has a bright purple and green body with a pale blue marking that resembles a shield above its red and yellow bill.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blue
Noun
  • And thanks to Tucson’s extraordinarily dark heavens, the Sonoran skyscape takes center stage with Peace Among the Stars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sounds like heaven to me, but your security posture mileage may vary!
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • This aerial view taken on August 28, 2026, shows a panoramic view of Reykjavik, Iceland, with Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland's largest church, rising above the capital city's skyline.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby, Uppsala Cathedral dominates the skyline, while the legacy of botanist Carl Linnaeus can be explored through sites including the Linnaeus Garden.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of skyline
Noun
  • And between now and then, thinking back to the bliss of your stay, with all of its special touches, exemplary food, and nearly clairvoyant service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lauren Cohan reacts to the big smooch, and if this means romantic bliss for Maggie moving forward.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • Set within its own natural lagoon on the southernmost tip of the Raa Atoll, the ocean stretches out as far as the eye can see, with hardly a blip separating sea, horizon, and sky.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Its stars are modestly bright, so suburban observers will need patience and a clear southern horizon.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of horizon
Noun
  • There was always going to be somebody next door, building toward their own paradise.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their escapade leads not only to the creation of their island paradise, Moonrise Kingdom, but a humorous wild goose chase between Suzy’s parents, Sam’s Scout troop, and the island police chief.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • The brightest star in that firmament is Nacho Manzano, who, along with his sisters Esther, Sandra, and Olga, runs five restaurants in the region.
    — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • During our two-hour lunch, the conversation almost never strayed from his favorite topics, which are Richard Hanania, Richard Hanania’s analysis of politics, and Richard Hanania’s place in the firmament of public intellectuals.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Definition of firmament

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