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
Today our stars inhabit the cultural firmament, in sports and in entertainment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Time and cultural amnesia restored all these stars to the firmament of our good graces, as I’m sure will happen with most of these comedians.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2025
As for the food, Gold called some of it “ordinary,” but noted, “Weirdly enough, I don’t care,” noting the restaurant’s place in L.A.’s culinary firmament.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
He bathed in the fresh cold water at the river’s edge and lay on his back under the sun, trying to fathom the firmament.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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