as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
The weight of all this is only so heavy, though, because of how thoroughly The Agency built the bond between Samia and Martian, and how plainly it’s presented love as an act of blissful self-destruction.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Beach Waves Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, December 2004
Barefoot and blissful, Crawford's laissez-faire loose waves complement her casual beachside wedding.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
But that blissful image has been ruptured in recent days as parts of Los Angeles were engulfed in flames, reducing homes and businesses across the sprawling metropolis to smoldering heaps of ash and rubble, most calamitously in the Pacific Palisades and the community of Altadena.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Guests can enjoy cuddling by the fire, reading great books together, settling in for blissful relaxation, or enjoying many of the amenities at these three coastal resorts.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Beach Waves Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, December 2004
Barefoot and blissful, Crawford's laissez-faire loose waves complement her casual beachside wedding.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
But that blissful image has been ruptured in recent days as parts of Los Angeles were engulfed in flames, reducing homes and businesses across the sprawling metropolis to smoldering heaps of ash and rubble, most calamitously in the Pacific Palisades and the community of Altadena.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Guests can enjoy cuddling by the fire, reading great books together, settling in for blissful relaxation, or enjoying many of the amenities at these three coastal resorts.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
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With 35 employees, Frolov’s founder Ivan Frolov is thankful that none of them have been harmed or killed due to the intermittent shelling near the brand’s production hub in Kyiv.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Reflecting on the day, Kaylyn is thankful for that beautiful mountaintop garden, the people who surrounded them, and the love she and her new husband share.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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China and North Korea are delighted at what's going on.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time Stephen Stills was delighted to learn that Frizzel’s relative is country/bluegrass icon Lefty Frizzell.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to a rigorous selection and screening process, most customers report being highly satisfied with their tours, leading many travelers to book through their website repeatedly.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, couples who used pet names were more likely to be satisfied in their relationships.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 97th Academy Awards was a joyous affair, full of big orchestral numbers, celebrity singalongs and a triumphant hosting debut from Conan O’Brien.—
William Earl,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Now, the parents are reflecting on the joyful day — and baby Cora’s unusual birth story.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.—
Colleen Creamer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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