firmament

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For those who grew up with Ms. Blume’s star fixed immutably in their literary firmament, it’s hard to think of her success as a fluke of time and place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Still, his place in the basketball firmament was long since secured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Not all of our stars are onscreen; more than two dozen are in the Michelin firmament.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

The cast - and the status of the 1922 original in the film firmament - means Eggers' movie had achieved a cult-like following even before its release.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

I go to my room and begin to memorize: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood