fool's paradise

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Noun
  • And as any sci-fi or fantasy fan knows, prophecies can be hell.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Thank you to everyone who stood up, raised hell and demanded justice.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And so, as in our current late-capitalist dystopia, Carol seeks a consumerist solution to her existential issues, enrolling in the heavily advertised women’s wellness program that gives the film its name.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Whether artificial intelligence ushers in utopia or dystopia is beside the point; the pace of change is dizzying.
    Ariel David, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Fool's paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fool%27s%20paradise. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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