1
as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
an idealist who trotted the globe looking for paradise
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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
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as in heaven
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
that early stage of a romance when lovers are in paradise
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Recent Examples of paradise
For him, his hometown is the last paradise on earth.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
The combo of the durable material and the stretchy waistband is like a match made in travel paradise.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Springfield, Illinois Located three hours away from Chicago, Springfield is a history buff's paradise.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles has a longstanding reputation as a warm-weather paradise.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
The combo of the durable material and the stretchy waistband is like a match made in travel paradise.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Springfield, Illinois Located three hours away from Chicago, Springfield is a history buff's paradise.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles has a longstanding reputation as a warm-weather paradise.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paradise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
Noun
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The film stars Smith as a detective in a near-future utopia in which humanity is served by a legion of compliant robots.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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One Eden Vale ad shows a nuclear family floating through a suburban utopia, landing at a table set with cottage cheese salads and a big tomato.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
6 Aug. 2025
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At one point during Bertha’s ball, Gladys waltzes in her newfound bliss with the Duke.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2025
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Adventurers and photographers can enjoy proximity to not one, but two serene lakes, while an expansive book collection, outdoor shower, and sauna will help homebodies and health nuts find their bliss.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
25 July 2025
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Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts is a crafter’s heaven and community hub, with fibers, tools, and classes for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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The second season doesn’t attempt to immediately reproduce the dance scene, and thank heavens for that.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Both are shining in the eastern sky, with Jupiter above and Venus below.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Federal and state offices will be closed, and sunny skies are expected through Monday, Sept. 1.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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That night and the following morning were pure ecstasy, untouched by the presence of another hiker.—
Kate McMahon,
AFAR Media,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, the same category as heroin and ecstasy.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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There are a variety of reasons why a dog might howl, including to communicate with other dogs, to get your attention, to express emotions from happiness to anxiety, or as a pain response, according to PetMD. Many dogs, like Moomin, howl in response to a triggering noise, from music to sirens.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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It’s also based in part on Harvard’s The Human Flourishing Program, which measures human flourishing based on five areas, including happiness and life satisfaction, physical and mental health, meaning and purpose, character and virtue, and close social relationships.—
Anne Field,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Paradise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradise. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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