NIRVANA Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

nirvana

noun

nir-ˈvä-nə

Definition of nirvana

as in oblivion

a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations the spa experience was a week of pure nirvana

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as in utopia

an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness the popular fantasy that life as a beachcomber in the South Pacific would be never-ending nirvana

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Recent Examples of nirvana The key to achieving this nirvana is first to ensure that the star in question has a broad, diverse repertory that became the soundtrack to the key moments of life. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2022 Down one road lay the Hayekian nirvana of fully privatized money and the pricing of everything; down the other lay the dream of a more equal world built on comprehensive reform of the international economic system. — Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2022 While Hindus associate the holiday with Lord Ramas return from exile, Jains recognize it as the day Lord Mahavira reached a state of nirvana (Moksha), per BBC. — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2022 Devotees of Brother’s P-Touch label maker know that having one — and using it to uniformly label everything in the house — is like reaching organizational nirvana. — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 18 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nirvana

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nirvana

Noun

On his last two drives, he was pressured into oblivion, forced to throw off-balance once and crumpled to the ground one other time.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Today’s problem is hyperscalers spending themselves into oblivion, spreading inflation well beyond Silicon Valley and obscuring problems nearly everywhere else.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of oblivion

Noun

The final and most heartbreaking lesson then is this—that there is utopia, just not for us.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Tejedor is a Swiss filmmaker and journalist whose work explores utopias and the relationship between individuals and authority across the former Soviet Union and its satellite states.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of utopia

Noun

The firehose of the same few examples in high school and college sports being blasted ad nauseam is not evidence of anything but the power of fear and ignorance of biology.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Macca shot back as Poehler feigned ignorance and let out a laugh.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of ignorance

Noun

Nearsighted kids like Viva face a significantly higher lifetime risk of serious eye problems and potential blindness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Sighted musicians also responded to sounds more consistently compared with people who neither experienced early-life blindness nor received extensive musical training.

— Woon Ju Park, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of blindness

Noun

The painting is commanded by an umbrella pine, which arches high into the butter-yellow heavens, on the right, leaning over the heart of the composition.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Tasting menu guests can expect six courses of heaven, filled with handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood and elevated entrees that with linger with you.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of heaven

Noun

Kristy Luther, 44, Luther’s mom, said painful effects remain, like jaw infections, forgetfulness, and struggles with emotional regulation, impulse control and confidence.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
The woman’s vanity and the husband’s forgetfulness collide to sow chaos and discord in the house.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026