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also Sion
1
as in heaven
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
found the path to Zion by doing penance for the wayward ways of her youth
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2
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
Robert Owen's New Harmony, Indiana, was but one of many attempts to establish an American Zion
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Noun
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Thanks to her good karma, Maya had been reborn in the heavens as a god, but in Buddhism gods are not as spiritually advanced as Buddhas.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025 -
This lyrical drama, choreographed by Dell Howlett, floats at times like a movement-theater piece reaching for the heavens.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The result is a fantastical glimpse into a near future defined by a mixture of dystopia and utopia.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first camp believed the world was moving toward a globalized utopia and saw diplomacy as a means of speeding that process by building rules and institutions above the level of the state.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.—
Joel Reynolds,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Patrolling a paradise under siege Several hundred miles from the Ecuadorian mainland, the waters off the Galápagos Islands glisten with postcard beauty.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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Their post-wedding bliss is cut short when the baby starts growing at an abnormally fast rate, and Bella deals with a host of medical issues.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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For those wanting to prolong their bliss, the spa also features multisensory showers—infused with scents like lavender and eucalyptus—alongside steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Zion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Zion. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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