The Milky Way stretched across the heavens like a shimmering river of stars.

Meaning: The Milky Way looked like a bright line of stars in the sky.

Choice of Words: Stretch means to extend or spread out, and heavens refers to the sky or outer space. Shimmer means to shine with a flickering or unsteady light. River is a natural waterway. When you combine them, it creates a picture of the Milky Way's luminous presence in the night sky.

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Related Expressions

• The Milky Way stretched across the heavens like a shimmering river.
• The Milky Way stretched like a river of stars across the heavens.
• The Milky Way stretched across the heavens like a river of stars.
• The Milky Way stretched across the sky like a shimmering river of stars.
• The Milky Way stretched like a celestial river across the heavens.
• The Milky Way stretched across the sky like a shimmering river of light.
• The Milky Way stretched across the sky like a shimmering river.
• The Milky Way stretches across the sky like a shimmering river of stars.
• The Milky Way stretched across the sky like a river of stars.
• The Milky Way stretched across the sky like a celestial river.