variants
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Zion
Noun
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Once victorious, Zeus condemned his vanquished opponents, notably Atlas, who was forced to carry the burden of the heavens, for eternity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
The air smelled of sea salt, cinnamon and tropical fruit, as if God had spilled sunscreen from the heavens during application.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The film stars Smith as a detective in a near-future utopia in which humanity is served by a legion of compliant robots.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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One Eden Vale ad shows a nuclear family floating through a suburban utopia, landing at a table set with cottage cheese salads and a big tomato.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Los Angeles has a longstanding reputation as a warm-weather paradise.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Located bayside, World Wide Sportsman, now part of Bass Pro Shops, is a paradise for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Out back, there's a swing set, dock, and charming gazebo — the picture of suburban bliss.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Episode 3 begins with Jeremiah and Belly in post-engagement bliss.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 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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“Zion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Zion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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