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also Sion
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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Noun
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026 -
What started off as a miserable day to be outside due to temperatures well over 80, as well as a brief rainfall, all those issues were forgotten after once the skies cleared up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Our lovers meditate at length on utopia, and have lively arguments about the practicalities of Marxism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Tech leaders are split on whether AI will bring about a jobs armageddon or a utopia of zero work and universal high income.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Yes, the summer festival season is here (thank heavens).—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Bacon and ranch are a match made in side-dish heaven.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Its beaches, such as Playa Alicia and Playa Dorada, are perfect for sun and sea lovers, while its proximity to Cabarete, a surfer's paradise, makes this locale even more attractive.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Suites are converted into a FIFA fan's paradise with new signage of soccer superstars.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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That much was clear to the thousands and thousands of fans who packed the streets outside of Madison Square Garden and throughout the five boroughs on Saturday night, celebrating in glorious, delirious bliss after the Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 94-90, in San Antonio.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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None of this is to suggest Brisbane is a utopian fantasy of domestic bliss.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The Blue Moon star discussed his brief pursuit of boxing glory during a conversation with Sydney Sweeney for Variety and CNN's Actors on Actors.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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And, until maybe now, those roles offered little glory compared to becoming a startup founder or a CEO in the tech industry.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Zion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Zion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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