1
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
an idealist who trotted the globe looking for paradise
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as in bliss
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
a firm belief that good people will be rewarded in paradise
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as in heaven
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
that early stage of a romance when lovers are in paradise
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Recent Examples of paradise
Residents can no longer walk around the perimeter of the island and stop at the northern end to absorb the view from their piece of paradise.
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Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Perennial gardens and specimen trees add to this slice of natural paradise that’s still so close to the city.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond its history, Mitla is a paradise for mezcal lovers, surrounded by family-run establishments.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Your backyard garden is your outdoor sanctuary; your outdoor oasis and slice of paradise.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Perennial gardens and specimen trees add to this slice of natural paradise that’s still so close to the city.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond its history, Mitla is a paradise for mezcal lovers, surrounded by family-run establishments.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Your backyard garden is your outdoor sanctuary; your outdoor oasis and slice of paradise.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
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Image The Colony by Annika Norlin In a bucolic forest in Sweden, the small band of misfits at the heart of Norlin’s novel forms a mysterious commune that may be a utopia or may be a nightmare, depending on your perspective.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Minnesotans fell prey to the idea that progressive values will create a utopia.—
Nicole Russell,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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After three seasons of Netflix's dating documentary series centered on singles across the autism spectrum, fan favorites Abby Romeo and David Isaacman have some company in romantic bliss.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where there are blooms and fresh new foliage, there will be pests.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2025
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Outer petals dipped in pink, bursting open with a yellow interior flicked with blushed tips is floral heaven.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Elser Hotel & Residences, Downtown Miami Located in Downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences embraces both luxury and sustainability, offering guests a stay that feels like home (if your home was a posh pad in the sky).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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This blue-white star 77 light-years from our sun is one of the brightest in the April sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In one raid carried out last week at a residential address, Oakman said, KCK police officers seized nearly 1,500 grams of marijuana and cocaine, along with 48 ecstasy and methamphetamine pills, 15 assault rifles and about $5,230 in cash.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s why there have countless films and even a couple of series constructed around the agony and the ecstasy of moviemaking.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid’s Tale hasn’t exactly been the kind of show that has delivered too much in the way of happiness, so fans were excited to see one happy reunion for June.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradise. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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