the Garden of Eden

noun phrase

in the Bible
: the garden where Adam and Eve first lived

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Can any lover just remain in the Garden of Eden? Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026 The tale of Eve being blamed for the sin of man in the Garden of Eden was also a strong inspiration. Jada Yuan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 The first page had an illustration of a brachiosaur sharing the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 According to tradition, Lilith left the Garden of Eden after refusing to be subservient to Adam. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Garden of Eden

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“The Garden of Eden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Garden%20of%20Eden. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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