1
as in to consecrate
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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2
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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3
as in to gift
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 bless
Not every governor hands out rosary beads, especial rosary beads blessed by the late Pope Francis.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
But Trump was plainly not prepared to bless a direct Israeli attack on Iran.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 19 June 2025
The event, which blesses the waterfall run by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, is organized by Tom Shepherd of the Southeast Environmental Task Force and the Rev. Rod Rhinehart of St. Joseph and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Coi Leray has blessed her anxious fans with first glimpses of her and Trippie Redd’s baby girl.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
But Trump was plainly not prepared to bless a direct Israeli attack on Iran.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 19 June 2025
The event, which blesses the waterfall run by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, is organized by Tom Shepherd of the Southeast Environmental Task Force and the Rev. Rod Rhinehart of St. Joseph and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Coi Leray has blessed her anxious fans with first glimpses of her and Trippie Redd’s baby girl.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
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And so, next door to the photo booth where Nic and Cierra consecrated their mutual vibe, cowgirl style, Hannah climbs onto Pepe’s muscular thighs and gets a little cowgirl make-out of her own.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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For the Gulf states, a nuclear deal would align their strategy with Washington’s Middle East policy, which could then be consecrated in a formal strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
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The tribe will close its current single-level casino, which celebrates its fourth anniversary July 1, three months after the introductory casino opens. Construction of the main casino complex started about a year ago.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Unlike the 1972 Miami Dolphins, who famously celebrated the fall of the last unbeaten NFL team with champagne, there will be no such victory toast from the Highlanders if the Yankees get shut out Wednesday.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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From Beyoncé being gifted her own Louis Vuitton bag to Lakieth and Kasmere Trice Stanfield sneaking in some PDA, our favorite Black celebrity couples made a splash in Paris.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Additionally, gamers can gift Raze mix tapes that start arena battles.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Cyrus dedicated a sweet tribute to her on Instagram at the time.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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More advanced tiers have dedicated support options and helplines that aren't available with Teams Essentials, however.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2025
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Sonko also praised China in his statement on Friday.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The viral TikTok video has amassed over 1,000 comments already, as many social-media users praised the adorable bond that Peach and Bear have.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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John, called Jack, the youngest, was endowed with his father’s capacity for finance, as well as his need for total control.—
John Seabrook
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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In Kahane’s theology, Jewish weakness was the sacrilege, and Jewish strength sanctified God.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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G‑d’s purpose in creating the world was that all of creation be sanctified, imbuing it with holiness and spirituality.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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So, this rom-com isn’t likely to crack the AFI Top 100, but John Tucker Must Die commands hallowed ground in the revenge-movie canon.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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But long before stars like Hamilton, one name was hallowed: Ayrton Senna.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Bless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bless. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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