as in paradise
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
dreamed of one day retiring to a tropical utopia
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Recent Examples of utopia
In his scenario, this is what finally pushes the technology down the path toward either utopia or human extinction, but in the real world, getting the machines to act by themselves is proving surprisingly difficult.
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Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Why not take men out of the equation entirely and write about a women-only utopia?
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The film can be a bit whiplash-inducing, as we’re forced to watch serious people make intelligent cases that humanity will be wiped from the planet within 20 years and that a literal utopia could be on the horizon.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
But while Musk was outlining this utopia, Autodesk was laying off 1,000 employees, betting on AI to automate their jobs.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Why not take men out of the equation entirely and write about a women-only utopia?
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The film can be a bit whiplash-inducing, as we’re forced to watch serious people make intelligent cases that humanity will be wiped from the planet within 20 years and that a literal utopia could be on the horizon.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
But while Musk was outlining this utopia, Autodesk was laying off 1,000 employees, betting on AI to automate their jobs.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utopia
Noun
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This exclusive, private-use retreat in a former fishing lodge by Hampshire’s River Test is a paradise for dry fly-fishing enthusiasts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the year-round warm weather also makes this place a paradise for golfers, who will have their pick of the lot from dozens of resorts and golf clubs offering championship courses designed by the greats, including Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White and brown are a match made in sartorial heaven.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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“Utopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utopia. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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