paradises

noun

plural of paradise
1
as in utopias
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 blisses
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 ecstasies
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 paradises Second only to Alaska in its length of total coastline (with, hands down, way better weather), the Sunshine State boasts everything from family-centric, sugar-white-sand paradises to island escapes where happy hour is, well, every hour. — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Many high-end retirement communities create small-scale paradises with activities all day for hobbyists, lifelong learners, and social butterflies. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Here, four bibliophile paradises that invite travelers to get lost in the chapters and sit in the joy of a life well read. — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026 From Miami Beach to Melbourne Beach, from Marco Island to Captiva, barrier islands are Florida’s postcard paradises. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025 Freyne does a lot with a modest budget, finding smart ways to show us fantastical things — memories playing out as if dioramas at the Natural History Museum, a vast expo hall filled with stalls advertising various paradises — on an economical scale. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradises
  1. utopias
  2. heavens
  3. ecstasies
  4. skies
  5. joys
  6. pleasures
  7. rhapsodies
  8. delights
Noun
  • Abandoned by its parties and leaders, and eventually by its own utopias.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • And like all little utopias it is imposed upon by a more complicated and painful reality.
    — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of utopias
Noun
  • Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 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 heavens
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  • But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.
    — Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of ecstasies
Noun
  • Southern Spain will be popular with travelers who prioritize convenience and a high chance of clear skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple large wildfires continued to burn across eastern Oregon and Washington, and the massive amount of smoke coming from these wildfires is also bringing hazy skies and impacting air quality in parts of the Northwest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of skies
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  • Dakota Johnson-Inspired Shoes As a fashion writer, one of my greatest joys is shopping for new clothes and accessories.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • As for the joys of the process, the director recalls the thrills of rediscovering his grandfather’s literary work, as well as tightening his relationship with his family, and forming a close bond with the crew.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • Classic coastal towns like Tybee Island, Ocracoke, and Emerald Isle have long been places where the simple pleasures of a beach vacation shine the brightest.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Forest Hills Stadium is one of the great pleasures of the city.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of pleasures
Noun
  • The rhapsodies about Willow, paired with the silence surrounding the difficult dogs, contribute to a sense of make-believe and avoidance that pervade Biden’s memoir.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
Definition of rhapsodies
Noun
  • And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.
    — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of delights

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