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as in sky
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
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Lunch: Oysters to Start: Salty, briny, and pure ocean bliss – these little gems are basically a seaside vacation on a plate.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
After three seasons of Netflix's dating documentary series centered on singles across the autism spectrum, fan favorites Abby Romeo and David Isaacman have some company in romantic bliss.
—Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where there are blooms and fresh new foliage, there will be pests.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Lunch: Oysters to Start: Salty, briny, and pure ocean bliss – these little gems are basically a seaside vacation on a plate.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
After three seasons of Netflix's dating documentary series centered on singles across the autism spectrum, fan favorites Abby Romeo and David Isaacman have some company in romantic bliss.
—Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Spoiler alert … anxiety will soon challenge our peaceful bliss, because where there are blooms and fresh new foliage, there will be pests.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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While people riding horses is a frequent trope for the genre, several moments set at dusk or against a cloudy sky deftly capture the movie’s melancholic mood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Worries about Trump’s tariffs Under overcast skies in Taipei, about 2,500 Taiwanese union members began a march at the presidential office, representing sectors from fisheries to telecommunications.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Women are also acutely aware that their bank accounts are going to take a hit when their little bundle of joy arrives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The event set the stage for a candid conversation about the real threats facing Black communities today—and why joy and resistance remain central to the path forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Small changes in your behavior and surroundings can set you on course for happiness.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The actress and celebrity chef, who recently turned 65, is continuing to focus on her health and happiness.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.—
Joel Reynolds,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Patrolling a paradise under siege Several hundred miles from the Ecuadorian mainland, the waters off the Galápagos Islands glisten with postcard beauty.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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