paradise

noun

ˈper-ə-ˌdīs How to pronounce paradise (audio)
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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 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 Perennial gardens and specimen trees add to this slice of natural paradise that’s still so close to the city. — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 Beyond its history, Mitla is a paradise for mezcal lovers, surrounded by family-run establishments. — Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025 Your backyard garden is your outdoor sanctuary; your outdoor oasis and slice of paradise. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paradise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradise
  1. utopia
  2. bliss
  3. heaven
  4. nirvana
  5. sky
  6. ecstasy
  7. joy
  8. happiness
Noun
  • Image The Colony by Annika Norlin In a bucolic forest in Sweden, the small band of misfits at the heart of Norlin’s novel forms a mysterious commune that may be a utopia or may be a nightmare, depending on your perspective.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Minnesotans fell prey to the idea that progressive values will create a utopia.
    — Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Definition of utopia
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  • After three seasons of Netflix's dating documentary series centered on singles across the autism spectrum, fan favorites Abby Romeo and David Isaacman have some company in romantic bliss.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where there are blooms and fresh new foliage, there will be pests.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of bliss
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  • Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
  • There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.
    — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of heaven
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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
  • Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.
    — Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of nirvana
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  • After the announcement, Zelenskyy posted on X that air raid alerts were ringing out across Ukraine, adding that Russian attack drones were detected in the skies.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The annual meteor shower event will be most visible in April and is named after the constellation Lyra, the harp, located near the point in the sky where the Lyrids appear to originate.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • The mouth is open just enough, perhaps because a shout of ecstasy had been ready to escape, if only the fan’s knocking at the door of the ecstatic had been answered.
    — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Kelly later composed a chronicle of his meandering space treks - highlighting the agonies and the ecstasies of life in orbit - in the sensational book Endurance.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of ecstasy
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  • And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of joy
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  • Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).
    — Staff report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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