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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
the mourners were comforted by their belief that the saintly woman was now experiencing the joys of Elysium
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as in utopia
an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
the universal pipe dream that there exists somewhere an earthly Elysium where people live trouble-free lives
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Recent Examples of Elysium
This uncertainty makes Disco Elysium’s characters memorable, relatable, and moving.
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G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Saturday: Rendez-Vous at Elysium Rendez-Vous is pinnacle Paris post-punk.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
Ideas By Ed Simon October 31, 2024 7:00 AM EDT
Simon is the editor of Belt Magazine and the author of numerous books, including most recently Heaven, Hell and Paradise Lost, Elysium: A Visual History of Angelology, and Relic, part of the Object Lessons series.
—Ed Simon, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
On the surface, Off the Grid is most comparable to Elysium, Blomkamp’s dystopian film starring Matt Damon as a factory worker who dons an experimental exoskeleton to fight his way off Earth and onto a luxurious space station fitted with medical technology that can cure his cancer.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
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G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Saturday: Rendez-Vous at Elysium Rendez-Vous is pinnacle Paris post-punk.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
Ideas By Ed Simon October 31, 2024 7:00 AM EDT
Simon is the editor of Belt Magazine and the author of numerous books, including most recently Heaven, Hell and Paradise Lost, Elysium: A Visual History of Angelology, and Relic, part of the Object Lessons series.
—Ed Simon, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
On the surface, Off the Grid is most comparable to Elysium, Blomkamp’s dystopian film starring Matt Damon as a factory worker who dons an experimental exoskeleton to fight his way off Earth and onto a luxurious space station fitted with medical technology that can cure his cancer.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Elysium
Noun
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The widespread alerts serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and forceful ocean conditions can become—even under sunny skies.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Elser Hotel & Residences, Downtown Miami Located in Downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences embraces both luxury and sustainability, offering guests a stay that feels like home (if your home was a posh pad in the sky).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Leading the trend is the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, a roving utopia in the sky that caters to the traveler who craves both exclusivity and immersion.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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These misperceptions form an illusion of American life suggesting that society is either rapidly approaching a racial utopia for some, or rapidly changing into a country where white influence is waning for others.—
Michael W. Kraus,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The deck space is bliss for morning coffee moments, and the firepit is begging for s’mores.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly may have one of the most memorable — and relatable — love stories in television history, but the couple’s ultimate bliss took nine seasons to get there.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Residents can no longer walk around the perimeter of the island and stop at the northern end to absorb the view from their piece of paradise.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Beyond its history, Mitla is a paradise for mezcal lovers, surrounded by family-run establishments.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dustin May closed his eyes, took a breath and held his head suspended toward the heavens.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Then, Nathan Lee Graham was just like a gift from the heavens.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Elysium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Elysium. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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