Eden

noun

ˈē-dᵊn How to pronounce Eden (audio)
Definition of Edennext
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness some of the first Europeans to explore Polynesia thought that they had indeed discovered a tropical Eden

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  1. utopia
  2. paradise
  3. heaven
Noun
  • As the harsh realities of eking out a life on a remote island set in, tensions on Floreana rose, and the islanders’ competing concepts of utopia came to the fore.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For about two hours, through lengthy set pieces, the listener was transported to a sort of peaceful utopia on some island accompanied by the sounds of foliage and birds flying and chirping.
    David Chiu, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • Combining state-of-the-art visuals and unparalleled audio quality, this all-in-one system transforms any living room into a cinematic paradise.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
  • After all, some paradises should be left untouched.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • The juxtaposition of that crunch melding with the soft and creamy casserole is pure texture heaven.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The artist who made Day of the Dead matter. Between heaven and earth, a spirited communion on Day of the Dead.
    Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of heaven
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