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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Sly is often upheld as as an avatar for how the utopianism of 1960s America curdled into solipsism, cynicism, and bad vibes.
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David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Read: The rise of techno-authoritarianism Becker, in prose that is snappy if at times predictable, highlights the quasi-spiritual nature of Silicon Valley’s utopianism, which is based on two very basic beliefs.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Ultimately, however, the widespread, mainstream appeal of this music—with its conduit being the radio and, subsequently, streaming apps—limits the reach of its utopianism.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 11 May 2025
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.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Read: The rise of techno-authoritarianism Becker, in prose that is snappy if at times predictable, highlights the quasi-spiritual nature of Silicon Valley’s utopianism, which is based on two very basic beliefs.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Ultimately, however, the widespread, mainstream appeal of this music—with its conduit being the radio and, subsequently, streaming apps—limits the reach of its utopianism.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 11 May 2025
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.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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 14 Jul. 2025.
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