Cockaigne

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Recent Examples of Cockaigne The Cockaigne Resort in upstate New York closed in February, after getting just 35 to 37 inches of snow this past winter, according to its website. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 May 2023
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Noun
  • Unlike the violence of political terror by an activist who meant to do damage, this violence took place in an autonomous artistic utopia of an unpoliced collective that, suddenly, reverted to the primal rule of power.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
  • In Becker’s view, the rich are not merely chasing utopia, but prioritizing their vision of the future over the very real concerns of people in the present.
    John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to one idea of Southern California — as the temperate paradise of ascendant Americana.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Kohli wiped the tears away and looked towards the heavens as all the pain washed away after years of toil and underachievement.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • As the heavens turn, there is going to be a shift in your immediate focus.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Cockaigne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Cockaigne. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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