UTOPIA Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

utopia

noun

yu̇-ˈtō-pē-ə

Definition of utopia

as in paradise

an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness dreamed of one day retiring to a tropical utopia

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Recent Examples of utopia For young gearheads, cars quickly factor into the equation, and the notion of utopia soon includes exploring those fabled peaks and valleys in one’s personal dream machine, often a Porsche 911. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 Evolution of Cyberculture Studies The first cyberculture studies were divided into dystopias and utopias and were anchored to science fiction. — Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 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 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 See All Example Sentences for utopia

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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

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