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Recent Examples of blissfully
Enjoy blissfully chowing down in the dining room or hanging out in the adjacent bar and dog-friendly patio — or read up on the help-others philosophy of the restaurant and feel proud to support them.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The rooms are airy and refined, each with its own private plunge pool and sweeping ocean views, making the entire experience feel blissfully removed from the rest of the island.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Derek has been feeling just as blissfully sappy.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Flowy and romantic, with puff sleeves and ruffled tiers, the boho bestseller comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, and is blissfully under $50.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Messardière is grand yet blissfully unfussy, a place where its distinction is felt through intuitive ease rather than ceremony.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
For frequent flyers or those lacking a green thumb, this decor piece is a no-brainer that blissfully requires zero maintenance.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
To that end, Ian spends most of the new film getting blissfully high with a hulking zombie nudist (Chi Lewis-Parry), whom the good doctor has tamed into drugged-out submission and named Samson.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The rooms are airy and refined, each with its own private plunge pool and sweeping ocean views, making the entire experience feel blissfully removed from the rest of the island.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Derek has been feeling just as blissfully sappy.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Flowy and romantic, with puff sleeves and ruffled tiers, the boho bestseller comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, and is blissfully under $50.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Messardière is grand yet blissfully unfussy, a place where its distinction is felt through intuitive ease rather than ceremony.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
For frequent flyers or those lacking a green thumb, this decor piece is a no-brainer that blissfully requires zero maintenance.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
To that end, Ian spends most of the new film getting blissfully high with a hulking zombie nudist (Chi Lewis-Parry), whom the good doctor has tamed into drugged-out submission and named Samson.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissfully
Adverb
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The first gigs in 16 years from formerly battling brothers singer Liam Gallagher and guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher were rapturously received and left fans begging for more.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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The film was rapturously received at Cannes, winning Filho Best Director and Moura Best Actor.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Anaheim’s tourism bureau saw 2025 slowed by fires, inflation, tariffs and geopolitical issues, but Visit Anaheim President and CEO Mike Waterman optimistically said 2026 is poised to be the best year in the organization’s 65-year history.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, perhaps optimistically, the TV Academy isn’t closing the door to once again splitting outstanding variety series into two.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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So hopefully, after seeing the level of women's freeskiing today, that goal is accomplished.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Plus, when you’re finished, you’ll be left with a healthy-looking succulent and (hopefully) several baby succulents too.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Yes, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has a happy ending—euphorically, nonsensically so.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The push for super intelligence sits rather blithely next to the beliefs of those tech masters of the universe trying to max out their looks and lifestyle for eternal life.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Villarreal friendly offered a glimpse of both the potential and the challenge.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lionel Messi in Las Vegas for an Inter Miami friendly shone a light on how sport is gravitating towards Nevada and the Strip.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blissfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissfully. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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