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celestial

/səˈlɛs.t͡ʃ(ə)l/ noun C2
  1. An inhabitant of heaven.
  2. A thing from heaven; also, a heavenly quality.
  3. A person who is extremely beautiful, of high status, or intelligent, etc. (dated, figuratively)

Plural celestials

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What appears to you to emanate from a celestial source, seems to me to proceed from one far less pure.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 882 · C1
Providence appears to me to have no share in this affair; and happily so, for instead of the invisible, impalpable agent of celestial rewards and punishments, I shall find one both palpable and visible, on whom I shall revenge myself, I assure you, for all I have suffered during the last month.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 882 · C1
“Dearest,” exclaimed Valentine, with her adorable smile, “awake, and look at me!” Morrel uttered a loud exclamation, and frantic, doubtful, dazzled, as though by a celestial vision, he fell upon his knees.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1104 · C1

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