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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
prayed that the those recently departed will spend eternal life in New Jerusalem
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as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
an idealistic senator who thought that he could singlehandedly turn Washington into the New Jerusalem
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for New Jerusalem
Noun
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Re-imagine the night sky, simultaneously tranquil and disquieting, as straw, gold leaf, wood, wire, and sediment mimic thick, impasto brushstrokes to pay homage to one of art history’s most captivating swirls.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Its head bobbed up and down and side to side, its snub nose tracing arcs in the morning sky.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there are good reasons to doubt that the new Syria will resemble this gumdrops-and-ponies utopia.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2024
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It is being expected not just to produce a work environment that is fair and sustainable, but one that is a utopia where no one ever feels discomfort or a trigger.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, Frank wants to be on the receiving end of his own unquenchable lust, and perhaps Rick wants something similar—to be on the receiving end of his own insatiable rage, and experience the bliss of death.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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So if the seemingly changing motions of the heavens could be predicted, maybe earthly events could be, too.—
James Byrne,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Every minute of every day, our cars and phones look to the heavens for guidance.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Caribbean countries have long enticed business leaders and investors seeking their slice of island paradise.—
Jean Francois Harvey,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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That all changes today, with the news that Corona Island, as the tropical paradise is officially known, is officially open to the public.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
25 Mar. 2024
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They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.—
Liana Fix,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Sep. 2022
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“New Jerusalem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/New%20Jerusalem. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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