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as in oblivion
a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations
the spa experience was a week of pure nirvana
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as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
the popular fantasy that life as a beachcomber in the South Pacific would be never-ending nirvana
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Recent Examples of nirvana
With just a few taps on the food delivery app, your lunch crowd will experience this nirvana between two buns, as well as those mouthwatering fries as sides.
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Deon Nicholas, Forbes, 11 July 2022
Down one road lay the Hayekian nirvana of fully privatized money and the pricing of everything; down the other lay the dream of a more equal world built on comprehensive reform of the international economic system.
—Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2022
While Hindus associate the holiday with Lord Ramas return from exile, Jains recognize it as the day Lord Mahavira reached a state of nirvana (Moksha), per BBC.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2022
Devotees of Brother’s P-Touch label maker know that having one — and using it to uniformly label everything in the house — is like reaching organizational nirvana.
—Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 18 Sep. 2022
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Deon Nicholas, Forbes, 11 July 2022
Down one road lay the Hayekian nirvana of fully privatized money and the pricing of everything; down the other lay the dream of a more equal world built on comprehensive reform of the international economic system.
—Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2022
While Hindus associate the holiday with Lord Ramas return from exile, Jains recognize it as the day Lord Mahavira reached a state of nirvana (Moksha), per BBC.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2022
Devotees of Brother’s P-Touch label maker know that having one — and using it to uniformly label everything in the house — is like reaching organizational nirvana.
—Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 18 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nirvana
Noun
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Another couple tried on foot, feigning oblivion to the officers blocking the road.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately for them, Steph won’t be bullied – even by paternalistic threats of being sued into oblivion.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Considered by many to be a jewel in the University of North Carolina system, its founders envisioned a salon-like utopia, where artists would pass their craft on to young performers.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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With Carlile’s strong hand for curation at play, Girls Just Wanna Weekend is a kind of a festival utopia for women, or for anyone who likes women.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Philosophy that is aware of our ignorance is a step forward.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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Don the veil of ignorance, however, and the many positives start to make sense.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Located on the Gulf of Mexico, just off the southern tip of Texas, the island is a tropical paradise.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Yankee Candle Pink Sands Scented Candle If blustery winter weather has got you down, light this Pink Sands scented candle that can transport you to a tropical paradise in no time.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Nirvana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nirvana. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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