1
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
an idealist who trotted the globe looking for paradise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in bliss
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
a firm belief that good people will be rewarded in paradise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in heaven
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
that early stage of a romance when lovers are in paradise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of paradise
And yet, nestled among the sprawling fairways and shimmering lakes of Tournament Players Club (TPC) Sawgrass – home of the PGA Tour and host to The Players Championship – is a community where one family has holed out on a slice of paradise.
—
Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Still, Stitch is steadfast on wreaking havoc on the lush, tropical paradise.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
At this chocolate paradise, possibilities are endless, and palates reach peaks of delight.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
So create your own little backyard paradise, and take it easy while sipping an ice-cold glass of sweet tea.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paradise
Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Still, Stitch is steadfast on wreaking havoc on the lush, tropical paradise.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
At this chocolate paradise, possibilities are endless, and palates reach peaks of delight.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
So create your own little backyard paradise, and take it easy while sipping an ice-cold glass of sweet tea.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paradise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
-
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
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
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
Noun
-
Strange darkness blanketed a large swath of the U.S., animals fell silent and a spectacular glowing ring appeared in the sky where the sun should have been.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
-
Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band hit theaters, expectations were as high as Lucy in the sky.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
What seems lost in the world today is the sense of wonder, the joy and the ecstasy that touch our senses in a way no video game, roller coaster ride or CGI film can replicate.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Both fell to the floor — Delaney groaning in ecstasy, Williams screaming in agony.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
-
The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
So that was a very conscious call, along with the choice of basing it in a particular weather, which is monsoon, because the characters don’t really have any happiness or sunshine in their life.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
-
To no longer be complicit in surrendering her life to the sport at the expense of her happiness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradise. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share