Zion

noun

ˈzī-ən How to pronounce Zion (audio)
variants also Sion
Definition of Zionnext
1
as in heaven
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death found the path to Zion by doing penance for the wayward ways of her youth

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2
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness Robert Owen's New Harmony, Indiana, was but one of many attempts to establish an American Zion

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  1. heaven
  2. utopia
  3. paradise
  4. bliss
  5. nirvana
Noun
  • 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
  • Every minute of every day, our cars and phones look to the heavens for guidance.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • Leading the trend is the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, a roving utopia in the sky that caters to the traveler who craves both exclusivity and immersion.
    — Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • These misperceptions form an illusion of American life suggesting that society is either rapidly approaching a racial utopia for some, or rapidly changing into a country where white influence is waning for others.
    — Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • Residents can no longer walk around the perimeter of the island and stop at the northern end to absorb the view from their piece of paradise.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Beyond its history, Mitla is a paradise for mezcal lovers, surrounded by family-run establishments.
    — Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of paradise
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  • The deck space is bliss for morning coffee moments, and the firepit is begging for s’mores.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly may have one of the most memorable — and relatable — love stories in television history, but the couple’s ultimate bliss took nine seasons to get there.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • This Broadway Center Stage mounting is a tightly packed clown car, speeding to musical-theater nirvana.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 15 May 2023
  • Several tournament anglers have lived big bass nirvana on Rayburn in recent times, including a trio of single-day tournament catches topping the 40-pound mark on five fish.
    — Matt Williams, Dallas News, 22 Jan. 2022
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