paradise

noun

ˈper-ə-ˌdīs How to pronounce paradise (audio)
Definition of paradisenext
1
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness an idealist who trotted the globe looking for paradise

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2
as in bliss
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death a firm belief that good people will be rewarded in paradise

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3
as in heaven
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion that early stage of a romance when lovers are in paradise

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Recent Examples of paradise One day, this paradise would burn. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Trouble in co-parenting paradise? — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 It’s layered with notes of fresh citrus, soft florals, and warm vanilla that instantly transport you to a tropical island paradise. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Stagnant water is a paradise for bacteria, and any open wounds give bacteria a way into the body. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for paradise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
  1. utopia
  2. bliss
  3. heaven
  4. nirvana
  5. sky
  6. ecstasy
  7. joy
  8. happiness
Noun
  • Both the military and the general public read it voraciously, desperate to understand the war tearing their young utopia apart.
    — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
  • The post sparked much debate about whether a pause was possible given the financial incentives, whether RSI would finally produce some version of the AGI singularity or utopia, and whether RSI was even possible at all.
    — Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • But we were too caught up in the communal bliss to take a poll of random kids.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • And then there are amateur collectors like me, who might not know ironstone from porcelain, but whose last day on earth could be spent touching old objects in ignorant bliss.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of nirvana
Noun
  • If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of sky
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  • Depression and anxiety’s impact on moms and babies One drug that has been studied and enhanced our understanding of the way psychedelics work is MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy and causes a euphoric high.
    — Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
  • The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Definition of ecstasy
Noun
  • These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • In a way, playing baseball helps bring happiness to those going through tragedy, Rojas said.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The image is powerful — a dog sprinting across green grass, the quintessential picture of canine happiness.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
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