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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
Zion is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 290 species found within the park.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
While this course has earned a reputation for being a bomber’s paradise, consider this: the top 10 finishers at the 2017 PGA had an average driving accuracy ranking (32.1) better than their average rank in distance of all drives (32.4).
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 May 2025
But Saturday’s game could offer a preview of a hitter’s paradise, particularly if the prevailing wind continues to push balls out towards center field and right field.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
Visitors can step into a foodie paradise featuring high-quality ingredients from honeys and oils to spice & sauce seasoning and BBQ rubs, delectable street food from Peru, Korea, India, Turkey, Scandinavia and more.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
While this course has earned a reputation for being a bomber’s paradise, consider this: the top 10 finishers at the 2017 PGA had an average driving accuracy ranking (32.1) better than their average rank in distance of all drives (32.4).
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 May 2025
But Saturday’s game could offer a preview of a hitter’s paradise, particularly if the prevailing wind continues to push balls out towards center field and right field.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
Visitors can step into a foodie paradise featuring high-quality ingredients from honeys and oils to spice & sauce seasoning and BBQ rubs, delectable street food from Peru, Korea, India, Turkey, Scandinavia and more.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
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In Becker’s view, the rich are not merely chasing utopia, but prioritizing their vision of the future over the very real concerns of people in the present.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Set in a decaying version of New York City following a major disaster, the film centers on a visionary architect (Adam Driver) who seeks to rebuild the city as a utopia, clashing with entrenched power structures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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The expectation is the surrounding bliss will inspire her.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Then, drift off into bliss during a reinvigorating Imperial Relaxing Massage, delivered on a heated bed.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The ball hit the back of the rim and soared into the heavens.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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One step below rocketing into the heavens, astrotourism is all about stargazing.—
David Christopher Kaufman,
Air Mail,
17 May 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 sardine run in South Africa is perhaps the most cinematic — dolphins herding fish, sharks plowing through bait balls, birds raining from the sky.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The nights surrounding June 7 will see Jupiter and Mercury crowd together close to the horizon in the northwestern sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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According to James, some of the pills were ecstasy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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James said the medications included Viagra, sperm count pills, ecstasy and Percocet.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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“Paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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