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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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
Anthony Gordon is destined to depart, seemingly with the blessing of just about all parties involved, as long as Newcastle can recoup close to their valuation, which is believed to be the best part of £80million.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Or, at least, the blessing of Sesame Street’s legal team.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
Anthony Gordon is destined to depart, seemingly with the blessing of just about all parties involved, as long as Newcastle can recoup close to their valuation, which is believed to be the best part of £80million.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
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The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Every warm-weather vacation benefits from a featherweight layer that can fit in your purse or personal item, and this cozy V-neck sweater is my pick for the season.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The arrangement offers benefits on both sides.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Between a landmark January 2026 study and the FDA’s first-ever approval of a medication specifically for obstructive sleep apnea, the science is moving fast, and the implications go well beyond weight loss.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 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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With the couple on the cusp of celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on May 19, the question is getting a lot of attention once again.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 May 2026
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Nita Ambani, regarded as one of India’s most influential women, attended an event celebrating the return of the Indian Pavilion to the Biennale wearing sculptural Wallace Chan earrings.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Keep these gifting supplies on hand to save money and time in the future.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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The court recommended that the petition be dismissed, and that the organizations be given one month to submit the employee lists.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Local election officials across Missouri, including those in Clay and Platte counties, received official notice Thursday afternoon to move forward with the state’s new, gerrymandered congressional map despite ongoing questions regarding a referendum petition against it.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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