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as in prayer
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
winning the lottery shortly after being laid off was an unexpected blessing
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as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
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as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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as in consecrating
to make holy through prayers or ritual
the priest blessed the water, thus allowing it to be used as holy water for various rites
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as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifting
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
blessed with a knack for glib conversation
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Recent Examples of blessing
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
With her family’s blessing, Bates joined the series.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
And remember that MeUndies is blessing us all with free shipping on orders over $75, so there’s truly no reason to hold back.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Nov. 2025
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Noun
To be able to experience that with him and his family would be just such a blessing….
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
With her family’s blessing, Bates joined the series.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Allbirds is also blessing its card-carrying fan club members with up to half off on flats, Merino wool–powered sneakers, and other social media darlings.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
And remember that MeUndies is blessing us all with free shipping on orders over $75, so there’s truly no reason to hold back.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
Noun
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Rudzena and his church Good Shepherd New York, which Savannah Guthrie attended and Nancy joined online from Arizona, held a prayer vigil for Savannah Guthrie's mother last week.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In her video Monday, Savannah thanked fans and followers for their prayers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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At that meeting, the village's Judiciary, Personnel and Licensing Committee recommended approval of Lalor's alcohol beverage license application.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent reports show that SpaceX is seeking approval to send as many as a million orbital data centers to space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the consecration of bishops without papal consent is considered a grave threat to church unity and a cause of schism, since bishops can ordain new priests.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band from Berkeley, California – just across the San Francisco Bay from Levi's Stadium – will perform during a ceremony celebrating the Super Bowl's 60th anniversary with and Super Bowl MVPs from the last six decades.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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When gifting a bouquet, include a tag that identifies the symbolism behind each flower.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Than gifting a young boy a Grammy as a way to legitimize his dreams of a profession in the creative arts?—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Fan’s case, the transfer to Tulsa came just as Hasse was preparing to argue a habeas corpus petition before a Sequoyah County judge.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, that petition was later withdrawn in 2025, the complaint said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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