Zion

noun

ˈzī-ən How to pronounce Zion (audio)
variants also Sion
Definition of Zionnext
1
as in sky
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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  1. sky
  2. utopia
  3. heaven
  4. paradise
  5. bliss
  6. glory
Noun
  • That’s because even if the tiniest sliver of the sun remains visible, the landscape stays surprisingly bright, the sky never falls into twilight, and the sun’s spectacular corona remains hidden.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Its spirit is fueled by the stunning beauty of places like Yellowstone National Park, wide-open skies, endless horizons, and a frontier spirit that’s been alive for centuries.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sky
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  • Then there are folks like Vinod Khosla and Elon Musk, who predict people won’t need money or jobs, without telling us how this utopia/dystopia will come to pass.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • What’s going on now makes the Gilded Age of Rockefeller look like an egalitarian utopia.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • Looking to start your own island paradise full of Miis based on family, friends, and celebrities, but don’t feel like paying full fare?
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 31 July 2026
  • Aquatica is a tropical paradise that offers something a little different than the standard water park, as a few attractions allow guests to get up close and personal with marine wildlife.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of paradise
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  • Their bliss never wavered, as the couple got married in 2021 and welcomed their twins Cooper and Maya three years later.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • Host Cristi, whose dad built the house himself, welcomed us and showed us around the property before leaving us to enjoy the bliss of the place.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • That’s how things were during his 12 seasons for Borussia Dortmund, often carrying the hopes of a team that were constantly chasing Bayern Munich, usually without much luck, glory just out of reach.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Olave started thriving once Shough took over as the team’s starting quarterback, quickly finding chemistry with his new signal-caller, and the Saints clearly believe that connection will lead them to playoff glory once more.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
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