as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
finally realized that the promised land doesn't exist
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Recent Examples of promised land
California has been a beacon, a destination, a paradise and promised land ever since its headlong expansion in a rush of gold fever.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
This Luna weighted blanket is the direct pathway to that promised land for many users.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
The death of Chadwick Boseman, who played the title role in the original film — a noble but untested leader of the fictional African promised land Wakanda — forced a radical reimagining of the franchise.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2022
They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2022
See All Example Sentences for promised land
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
This Luna weighted blanket is the direct pathway to that promised land for many users.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
The death of Chadwick Boseman, who played the title role in the original film — a noble but untested leader of the fictional African promised land Wakanda — forced a radical reimagining of the franchise.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2022
They had been promised land and glory in a rapid campaign.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2022
See All Example Sentences for promised land
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised land
Noun
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This is the urban utopia that Democrats were celebrating.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Ritters’ quiet isolation is disrupted by the couple, who arrive with Wittmer’s young son, chasing the promise of an island utopia to ease their deep disillusionment with everyday reality.—
Itzel Luna,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Freyne does a lot with a modest budget, finding smart ways to show us fantastical things — memories playing out as if dioramas at the Natural History Museum, a vast expo hall filled with stalls advertising various paradises — on an economical scale.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In water, adults enjoy Aurora’s partnership with SCUBA SHACK, Anguilla’s only PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, while kids find their heaven at the massive waterpark, complete with slides and a lazy river.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 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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“Promised land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised%20land. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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