promised land

noun

Definition of promised landnext
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. — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024 Last spring, there were high hopes, not only for the upcoming season, but for an invitation to the Big 12, football promised land. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2024 This is the idea that God promised land that is now Israel and the Palestinian territories to Abraham and his descendants. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024 In fact, at one time any man who signed up for the Continental Army was promised land that rightfully belonged to Native Americans. — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025 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 In 1851, the signing of the Treaty at Forks of Cosumnes River promised land along the Cosumnes River where local tribes could live. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026 Who’s who in Horizon Over three hours, the movie follows several different characters en route to a settlement called Horizon, lured by a flier that promised land for anyone brave enough to make the journey. — Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 28 June 2024 The proposals — presented by Preston North End chief executive Peter Ridsdale to a meeting of Championship chief executives last week — received widespread backing, as clubs sensed the door to the Premier League’s promised land creaking open a little wider. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised land
  1. utopia
  2. paradise
  3. heaven
Noun
  • The post sparked much debate about whether a pause was possible given the financial incentives, whether RSI would finally produce some version of the AGI singularity or utopia, and whether RSI was even possible at all.
    — Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026
  • Winner of the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Award 2025, the Centara Grand Lagoon Resort is nothing short of a tropical utopia.
    — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Definition of utopia
Noun
  • And while Coors Field isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, the two-time All-Star would not use the altitude as an excuse for his poor outing.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Definition of heaven

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“Promised land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised%20land. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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