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Recent Examples of blessedly
As fake dating logic dictates, proximity (and, blessedly, only one bed) leads to very real feelings.
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Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But even amid some start-up hubbub, the setting was blessedly serene, despite its proximity to the buzzy Brera district and tourist-heavy Teatro alla Scala and Duomo areas.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
My parents, whose reaction to my transition has been blessedly undramatic and kind, have expressed some guilt around this.
—Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
At Vato, in Park Slope—which, blessedly, opens at seven in the morning—the tortillas are thin and rich, with chewy interiors and a flaky, blistered outside from the heat of the flattop.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Celebratory, juicy, and often packing a punch, Philyaw’s work feels intimate, the sharing of a blessedly honest girlfriend, utterly life-affirming.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
That people have blessedly different ideas about what's beautiful.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Here’s hoping that Nitehawk’s union-busting management learns from Alamo’s fatal self-own, signs a mutually respectful contract with its workers, and continues to provide a blessedly phone-free theatrical experience.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The past few days at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been blessedly quiet after weeks of abnormally long security lines caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But even amid some start-up hubbub, the setting was blessedly serene, despite its proximity to the buzzy Brera district and tourist-heavy Teatro alla Scala and Duomo areas.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
My parents, whose reaction to my transition has been blessedly undramatic and kind, have expressed some guilt around this.
—Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
At Vato, in Park Slope—which, blessedly, opens at seven in the morning—the tortillas are thin and rich, with chewy interiors and a flaky, blistered outside from the heat of the flattop.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Celebratory, juicy, and often packing a punch, Philyaw’s work feels intimate, the sharing of a blessedly honest girlfriend, utterly life-affirming.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
That people have blessedly different ideas about what's beautiful.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Here’s hoping that Nitehawk’s union-busting management learns from Alamo’s fatal self-own, signs a mutually respectful contract with its workers, and continues to provide a blessedly phone-free theatrical experience.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The past few days at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been blessedly quiet after weeks of abnormally long security lines caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessedly
Adverb
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Paying for an education can be daunting, but fortunately, ScholarShare 529 has helped families rise to the challenge of affording higher education for more than 25 years.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Cherries belong to the Prunus genus—fortunately, anything in this genus is relatively easy to grow from seed, according to Jacob Mentlik, a fruit tree expert at Fedco Seeds.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Herry gives us full scenes of Garance performing and voice-acting with joy, and thankfully doesn’t time-stamp the escalating events of her life in rigid chapters.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Since then, my wrestling career, thankfully, kept growing, growing, growing and growing until now wrestling for the NWA.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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One minute your dog is sniffing happily through a spring walk.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Most sinks are full of bacteria that will happily colonize in leftover food and water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Between the two homes, four people were luckily able to escape and the firefighter who was injured was going to be OK.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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And luckily, Quince has a selection of styles that come highly recommended by shoppers, starting at just $30.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The waiter at L’Alcova helpfully suggested some nice wines to pair with dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Josh helpfully told him exactly where to find one.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Blessedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessedly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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