1
as in prayers
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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2
as in benefits
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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3
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
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4
as in consecrations
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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Noun
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My prayers are with his wife Ann, their children Bill, Colin, and Sue, and their entire family.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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United Health Products continues to focus on obtaining regulatory approvals and exploring strategic opportunities to expand its market presence and improve financial stability.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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The filing outlines potential risks, including the need for additional funding, the success of clinical trials, and the ability to obtain regulatory approvals for its product candidates.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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