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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
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
Most Americans see living to 100 as a blessing, rather than a burden, the survey found.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Jessica Hensley and her family are counting their blessings after their home was struck by a tornado in Laurel County during a storm on May 16.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Venus, the planet of love, enters Taurus on June 6th, bringing blessings to your friendship and social network sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 2025
Most Americans see living to 100 as a blessing, rather than a burden, the survey found.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Jessica Hensley and her family are counting their blessings after their home was struck by a tornado in Laurel County during a storm on May 16.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
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Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The lack of penalties has been missing in Buddie’s mind and much of it has to do with the NCAA losing countless legal battles, which led the organization stepping away from enforcing things like improper benefits and stepping aside for the CSC to handle it.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission will work closely with LDH to ensure that all benefits are delivered in as seamless a manner as possible.—
Nolan McKendry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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Cannes could now signal Spain’s French consecration.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The issue came to a head just before the conclave that elected Leo pope this month, when the Chinese church proceeded with the preliminary election of two bishops, a step that comes before official consecration.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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After gifting the first 50 jars to friends and family last year, the fruit spread will be available to purchase in the United States later this year as one of the first products from As ever.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ensure your gifting platform complies with relevant data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.—
Archer Chiang,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The group 1000 Friends of Florida has an online petition urging Floridians to write to the governor, urging a veto.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The board will verify that the petition includes the signatures of a majority of employees and certify the bargaining unit.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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In the more traditional sales channel for the category, department stores, it’s also been a boon.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Musk’s place at the center of Trump’s orbit had, in some ways, been a boon for Republicans.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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