skies

[skahyz] / skaɪz /

NOUN

earth's atmosphere

Synonyms

STRONG

azure empyrean firmament heavens lid vault welkin

WEAK

celestial sphere the blue upper atmosphere vault of heaven wild blue yonder

Antonyms

WEAK

earth

Example Sentences

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The clearer evening skies gave scientists an opportunity that had previously been impossible with older telescopes such as Hubble.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

American Airlines is the latest airline to tap Starlink to provide speedy internet service in the skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"The air defence forces are responsible for protecting the skies over the holy sites and dealing with all aerial threats, ensuring the safety and peace of mind of the guests," read the post.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Obeid has become a key logistics hub for the Sudanese army, and incessant attacks from UAV-stalked skies push soldiers to splatter mud on vehicles to obscure them from drone optics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

With Tiamat he would slither into jewel-studded caves, soar through ash-dark skies, and study ancient mysteries.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville