as in paradise
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
dreamed of one day retiring to a tropical utopia
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Recent Examples of utopia
Evolution of Cyberculture Studies The first cyberculture studies were divided into dystopias and utopias and were anchored to science fiction.
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Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The pope’s text outlines an approach to AI which neither rejects the opportunities offered by the technology, nor sees it as opening a utopia-style future.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
On May 28, 1871, over a hundred Communards were shot dead right here as dreams of a Socialist utopia crumbled around them.
—Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
The first part of the story introduced viewers to the town of Macondo, which was designed as a utopia but began to crumble when Colonel Aureliano Buendía, trapped in the endless cycle of wars, decided to attack.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026
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Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The pope’s text outlines an approach to AI which neither rejects the opportunities offered by the technology, nor sees it as opening a utopia-style future.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
On May 28, 1871, over a hundred Communards were shot dead right here as dreams of a Socialist utopia crumbled around them.
—Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
The first part of the story introduced viewers to the town of Macondo, which was designed as a utopia but began to crumble when Colonel Aureliano Buendía, trapped in the endless cycle of wars, decided to attack.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utopia
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Its beaches, such as Playa Alicia and Playa Dorada, are perfect for sun and sea lovers, while its proximity to Cabarete, a surfer's paradise, makes this locale even more attractive.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Suites are converted into a FIFA fan's paradise with new signage of soccer superstars.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair!—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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His heart and hope lie inside a grey warehouse a few miles from Highway 34 in Weld County, his heaven a canvas of black netting and neon-green paint.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
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Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Utopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utopia. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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