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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
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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.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
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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While people riding horses is a frequent trope for the genre, several moments set at dusk or against a cloudy sky deftly capture the movie’s melancholic mood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Worries about Trump’s tariffs Under overcast skies in Taipei, about 2,500 Taiwanese union members began a march at the presidential office, representing sectors from fisheries to telecommunications.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Her childlike excitement was contagious, the ecstasy of a performer finding her audience, and the crowd roared.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Horror comes through the body, as does love, as does ecstasy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The event set the stage for a candid conversation about the real threats facing Black communities today—and why joy and resistance remain central to the path forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Small changes in your behavior and surroundings can set you on course for happiness.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The second thing is that a lot of our discussion about happiness is overly self-centered.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradise. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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