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as in paradise
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the enviable bliss of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of bliss
Follow your bliss — the things that light you up are worth exploring.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
The mild formula fades hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and blemishes with citric bliss.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
To the generation now eyeing the altar, such ostentatious bliss may be a relic of more innocent times.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
Enhanced mood, relaxation and a feeling of bliss.
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Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bliss
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
The mild formula fades hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and blemishes with citric bliss.
—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
To the generation now eyeing the altar, such ostentatious bliss may be a relic of more innocent times.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
Enhanced mood, relaxation and a feeling of bliss.
—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bliss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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The dust-ups might have driven the Honeywells away from their island paradise, more casualties of the lottery curse.
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Like other emerging beach destinations around the world, those surfers slowly spread the word to other folks about an under-the-radar Caribbean paradise.
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.
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In the meantime, the Dallas FBI is busy trying to keep drones out of the sky around FIFA venues like Dallas Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival.
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The search for Gracie the giraffe, missing in Texas, hit its two-week mark on June 25 as the manager of her ranch is continuing to scour rugged terrain from the ground and sky.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
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Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair!
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Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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