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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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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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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
The tropical paradise has evolved into a thriving epicenter where visionaries and investors converge.
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Shane Savage, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
After three seasons in various iterations of paradise, fans are getting heatstroke.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Shop it now to turn your backyard into a paradise this summer.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
There are abundant trails for mountain biking and hiking, and the Roaring Fork River is a paradise for paddleboarders, kayakers, and flyfishers alike.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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Shane Savage, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
After three seasons in various iterations of paradise, fans are getting heatstroke.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Shop it now to turn your backyard into a paradise this summer.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
There are abundant trails for mountain biking and hiking, and the Roaring Fork River is a paradise for paddleboarders, kayakers, and flyfishers alike.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
Noun
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The first camp believed the world was moving toward a globalized utopia and saw diplomacy as a means of speeding that process by building rules and institutions above the level of the state.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The suburban landscape inspired a distinctive sound that expanded hip-hop beyond NYC, while also challenging the false promises of suburban utopia.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Mac & Cheese club delivers two 32-ounce containers of creamy bliss and is a one-of-a-kind offering.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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After the announcement, Zelenskyy posted on X that air raid alerts were ringing out across Ukraine, adding that Russian attack drones were detected in the skies.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The annual meteor shower event will be most visible in April and is named after the constellation Lyra, the harp, located near the point in the sky where the Lyrids appear to originate.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The mouth is open just enough, perhaps because a shout of ecstasy had been ready to escape, if only the fan’s knocking at the door of the ecstatic had been answered.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kelly later composed a chronicle of his meandering space treks - highlighting the agonies and the ecstasies of life in orbit - in the sensational book Endurance.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradise. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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