as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
finally realized that the promised land doesn't exist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of promised land
Hunter was promised land to be granted to individual Indian settlers but was unsuccessful in getting a tribal grant with the right of self-government.
—
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Mar. 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
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
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Mar. 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
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
-
This classic in speculative fiction describes a seeming utopia with a dark secret about the idyllic lifestyle of (almost) all of its residents.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
-
That said, the road to AI utopia is paved with data pipelines, integration headaches and a dev team that’s definitely going to ask for more cloud budget.—
Andrew Siemer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
For example, their Palm Beach paradise is a world away from their bespoke Greenwich manor, which differs completely from their retro-glam 1970s-style Miami home and their vacation house on Mustique.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
One big topic in the news these days is that AI often pretends to be your best friend and will praise you to the high heavens.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Neon lights and a checkerboard stage added to the ‘80s vibe of the song, while a musician playing a keytar with hair-teased-to-heavens cemented the influence of the decade on Doja’s sound.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Promised land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised%20land. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share