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
This is the idea that God promised land that is now Israel and the Palestinian territories to Abraham and his descendants.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024
California has been a beacon, a destination, a paradise and promised land ever since its headlong expansion in a rush of gold fever.
—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
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024
California has been a beacon, a destination, a paradise and promised land ever since its headlong expansion in a rush of gold fever.
—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
See All Example Sentences for promised land
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised land
Noun
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There’s no such thing as a Californian utopia in fantasy or reality (and certainly not one where the likes of Gov. Gavin Newsom is in charge).—
Robin Epley,
Mercury News,
19 July 2025
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Afp | Getty Images Chinese car brands are rapidly making inroads in Europe’s EV utopia Since the first delivery of an MG car to Norway in January 2020, Chinese electric vehicle brands have gone on to capture a combined market share of roughly 10%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 July 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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“Promised land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised%20land. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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