utopianism
noun
uto·pi·an·ism
yu̇-ˈtō-pē-ə-ˌni-zəm 
1
: a utopian idea or theory
2
often capitalized
: the body of ideas, views, or aims of a utopian
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At times, Abbott’s optimism borders on utopianism in contrast with the current state of the world, but the show remains grounded in reality through its battles with external issues and commitment to the belief that empathy and care will always triumph in the bleakest circumstances.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Occasionally utopianism and capital form a grim alliance as in Saudi Arabia’s lethal plan for the 100-mile-long linear city of Neom.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
Stephenson: There was a bit of early internet utopianism in the book, which was written during that era in the mid-’90s when the internet was coming online.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2024
There’s no stronger response to charges of utopianism than showing models that are already working.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2024
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Occasionally utopianism and capital form a grim alliance as in Saudi Arabia’s lethal plan for the 100-mile-long linear city of Neom.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
Stephenson: There was a bit of early internet utopianism in the book, which was written during that era in the mid-’90s when the internet was coming online.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2024
There’s no stronger response to charges of utopianism than showing models that are already working.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for utopianism
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“Utopianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utopianism. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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