as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
many gourmets still regard Paris as a culinary Cockaigne
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Recent Examples of Cockaigne
The Cockaigne Resort in upstate New York closed in February, after getting just 35 to 37 inches of snow this past winter, according to its website.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 May 2023
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Cockaigne
Noun
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Despite the kumbaya vibes, Santa Monica High was hardly a post-racial utopia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Socialism is generally considered to be a Marxist utopia where the people, meaning the government, control the means of production.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Besides the views, Baja California is a paradise for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, swimming and snorkeling — as well as any foodie with a seafood fixation.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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West Virginia is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, and although even locals don't always take advantage of the resources right on their doorstep, the state is truly a hidden gem of the great outdoors.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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The sky was the limit, or maybe not, and extended to the heavens far above.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The spectacle blazed a trail against the azure heavens just before 12:30 p.m., leaving a stream of smoke in its wake.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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“Cockaigne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Cockaigne. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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