celestial being

Example Sentences

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And then we started to talk about the figure of the mother and Sasha as a kind of celestial being.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2021

The eponymous leader of the Arkestra was a self-proclaimed celestial being who was one of the most visionary jazz musicians of the 20th century, championing individualism and expression over precision and perfection.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2020

They draw their authority not from some celestial being or from centuries of jurisprudence, but from the willingness of participants and observers of that game to abide by them.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2019

Is he some kind of celestial being, or has he just had a bump on the head?

From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2012

Elle looked down at me like a celestial being taking in the mortals and their foolish antics down below.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan