as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
many gourmets still regard Paris as a culinary Cockaigne
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Recent Examples of Cockaigne
The Cockaigne Resort in upstate New York closed in February, after getting just 35 to 37 inches of snow this past winter, according to its website.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 May 2023
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Cockaigne
Noun
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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
Noun
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Shop it now to turn your backyard into a paradise this summer.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are abundant trails for mountain biking and hiking, and the Roaring Fork River is a paradise for paddleboarders, kayakers, and flyfishers alike.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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“Cockaigne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Cockaigne. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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