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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
In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
This could be the euphoric bliss of an orgasm, a hit of heroin, the thrill of skydiving, a big win for a gambler, or that romantically potent lingering eye-contact with a new limerent object.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The Florida heat only turns up the temperature for these two enemies turned co-workers, but is there a future of cool bliss?
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
This could be the euphoric bliss of an orgasm, a hit of heroin, the thrill of skydiving, a big win for a gambler, or that romantically potent lingering eye-contact with a new limerent object.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The Florida heat only turns up the temperature for these two enemies turned co-workers, but is there a future of cool bliss?
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
Noun
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Here, four bibliophile paradises that invite travelers to get lost in the chapters and sit in the joy of a life well read.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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This kiddie paradise offers hiking trails at varying degrees of difficulty, plenty of opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife and even pet a farm friend or two.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Friday starts warm with mostly sunny skies in the morning, but changes arrive around midday.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While some of the students were flying through the sky for dunks and layups, the impact of the courts goes beyond hoops, too.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even with the Hornets in the midst of one of the best stretches in franchise history and the city gravitating toward full-fledged acceptance and happiness, the test that stood before them was a beast.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This focus on their past appeals to the story’s lowest hanging fruit, which is its sense of incipient tragedy, the foreclosure of the possibility for happiness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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White and brown are a match made in sartorial heaven.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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