as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Mix these concentrates with your drink of choice, such as water, coconut milk, lemonade, to make your own at home moment of blissful sipping.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Late-night snacking on juicy, carby food—preferably while standing barefoot in the refrigerator light—is one of those universally blissful life moments.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
An adjacent identical villa can also be rented to create a blissful compound.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Mix these concentrates with your drink of choice, such as water, coconut milk, lemonade, to make your own at home moment of blissful sipping.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Late-night snacking on juicy, carby food—preferably while standing barefoot in the refrigerator light—is one of those universally blissful life moments.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
An adjacent identical villa can also be rented to create a blissful compound.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
Adjective
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Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the community slowly returns to normal, everyone here is thankful that nobody was hurt.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But after multiple meetings between Aaron and Apple’s representatives, the company seemed satisfied that, per its guidelines, ICEBlock would not solicit or encourage criminal behavior.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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That being said, there is hope that the production can satiate an audience almost as much as Tony is satisfied by his favorite dark liquor.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many customers seem pleased with the customer service, the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crew assigned to their project.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gene Gallerano is glad to have a movie playing close to home.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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What People Are Saying Contributors to Reddit's r/cars forum were glad to see the report, amid more than 300 comments this week.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Home care and self-focus wrestle as the Moon centers your home sector and energizes joyous Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing a joyous Passover to all who celebrate!—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The child and their pet cat explore each wonder almost meditatively until the sun rises and the day’s joyful fun can begin.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The announcement stated that King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate had all been given the joyful news, while the church wedding itself will be in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, on June 6.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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