as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
finally realized that the promised land doesn't exist
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Recent Examples of promised land
Hunter was promised land to be granted to individual Indian settlers but was unsuccessful in getting a tribal grant with the right of self-government.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Mar. 2024
California has been a beacon, a destination, a paradise and promised land ever since its headlong expansion in a rush of gold fever.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
This Luna weighted blanket is the direct pathway to that promised land for many users.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2022
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Mar. 2024
California has been a beacon, a destination, a paradise and promised land ever since its headlong expansion in a rush of gold fever.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
This Luna weighted blanket is the direct pathway to that promised land for many users.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2022
See All Example Sentences for promised land
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised land
Noun
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Perhaps within the speculative intersection of heterotopia and uchronia lies the realm of utopia—which may be the core of Urbano’s practice.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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And while the utopias themselves flamed out, their ideas have influenced the generations after them, turning the town into a haven for art, architecture and culture.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With an award-winning restaurant scene, high-end shopping, and a Panorama Trail offering breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley for travelers of all facilities, Baden-Baden is a well-rounded paradise that redefines the spa town experience.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Promised land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised%20land. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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