sky synonyms

sky

n.

firmament, azure, the heavens, atmosphere, the blue*, welkin, empyrean; see also air 1, heaven 1.

out of a clear (blue) sky*

without warning, suddenly, abruptly; see quickly 1, soon 1.

to the skies*

without restraint, without limit, excessively, inordinately; see unlimited.

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