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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
prayed that the those recently departed will spend eternal life in New Jerusalem
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as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
an idealistic senator who thought that he could singlehandedly turn Washington into the New Jerusalem
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for New Jerusalem
Noun
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Even with the game result finalized at this point, the anticipation to see how Maura would react to Rob’s betrayal was almost sky high, and the result matched the moment.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026 -
With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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In his scenario, this is what finally pushes the technology down the path toward either utopia or human extinction, but in the real world, getting the machines to act by themselves is proving surprisingly difficult.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Why not take men out of the equation entirely and write about a women-only utopia?—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s a crepuscular somberness, a feeling of looking back on the perfect day, knowing bliss won’t last forever.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gold prices jumped to their highest level in three weeks as investors sought the safe-heaven asset amid heightened uncertainty.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The spa While there is no formal spa on the premises, The Dean’s gym is a health-nut paradise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Ziebels loved South Beach, a Brooklyn by the sea, a walker’s and shopper’s paradise, a place with no fast-food restaurants or suburban-style shopping centers.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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In fact, at one time any man who signed up for the Continental Army was promised land that rightfully belonged to Native Americans.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
6 Dec. 2025
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The proposals — presented by Preston North End chief executive Peter Ridsdale to a meeting of Championship chief executives last week — received widespread backing, as clubs sensed the door to the Premier League’s promised land creaking open a little wider.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“New Jerusalem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/New%20Jerusalem. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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