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Recent Examples of elysian Final verdict: Elysian Parfum is carving out a space of its own in the niche fragrance world, and Fairest Of Them All shows exactly why. Essence, 28 June 2025 Occasionally the gods stop by, blast some ABBA, go on elysian benders that leave no residue of human suffering, and complain about their terrible kids, who are going to live forever. Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 By Delilah Khomo published 11 October 2024 There are some places in the world with such a strong sense of continuity; of a past preserved that makes the present more special, where time makes no changes; as if the clocks have literally frozen in the hotels' Elysian days. Delilah Khomo, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024 Soft Pretzels Suites, concourse Custom jumbo horseshoe pretzels with Elysian beer cheese and local bourbon mustard will be available in the suites, while classic twisted soft pretzels will be offered at more than 40 locations throughout the concourse. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2024 There’s no shortage of elysian Santa Barbara hotels in both the seaside city and its idyllic surrounding areas of Montecito and the Santa Ynez wine country. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 June 2022 The secret to its longevity, then and now, is a steadfast commitment to the idea of dolce far niente, the elysian pleasantness of doing absolutely nothing except enjoying yourself. Spencer Bailey, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2021 Ms. Belilove herself often exemplifies the genre’s tragic, heroic side: Orpheus entering the Elysian fields, Liberty leading the people. Alastair MacAulay, New York Times, 20 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elysian
Adjective
  • Between them stretches the long expanse of the table—a zone of tension, where the celestial mission of knowledge collides with the earthly reality of budgets.
    Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Towards the middle of the month, your celestial ruler, Venus, steps in, reminding you to prioritize your self-love rituals, as there is magic in your devotion.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Apple dapple cake features warm, nutty flavors and is topped with a heavenly toffee glaze.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When it was released back in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima struck a chord with players with its razor-sharp samurai gameplay and heavenly aesthetics.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Adolescents tend to operate in a blissful state of oblivion around the aesthetic curation of a home, but Adam Sternberg wasn’t like most children.
    Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Colorful Mérida has no beaches of its own, but with the blissful town of Celestún just an hour and a half away, most travelers won't mind.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Elysian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elysian. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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