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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
a prayer to the blessed Savior
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2
as in holy
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
statues honoring an array of blessed saints are scattered throughout the cathedral
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the blessed sight of home after a long journey
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also blest
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as in consecrated
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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as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifted
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 blessed
Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
So honored, blessed, and thankful to spend the rest of my life with my handsome bestie.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
It's blessed with empty beaches and ultra-fine sands, its turquoise waters revealing one of the world's largest barrier reefs.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Opoo96-dy8we writes, No, thank God, the doctor is fine, and yasminee52 wrote, Allah give him more blessed years with his family.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
So honored, blessed, and thankful to spend the rest of my life with my handsome bestie.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Verb
Residents of Northern California might perk up their ears at the inclusion of the Columbia River Gorge, a rugged and waterfall-blessed region in Oregon and Washington that’s within striking range.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
It's blessed with empty beaches and ultra-fine sands, its turquoise waters revealing one of the world's largest barrier reefs.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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Imagine this velvety shade wrapping the walls and ceiling of a powder room or bedroom—divine!—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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For seasoned sky-watchers (and hopeful first-timers), this is one of those nights where being outside, looking north and trusting in the power of divine timing could pay off.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Weeks later and about 90 blocks south, fellow Tony winner Matthew Broderick began playing the pious con man that causes holy hell in Lucas Hnath and Sarah Benson’s gender-bending revival.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some holy texts relocated to safety On the outside of the Beth Israel synagogue, which serves some 150 families, boards cover windows that stretch nearly from floor to ceiling, and soot stains concrete.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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To my pleasant surprise, that wasn’t the case with the Promachine 3 115 W.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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By Tuesday morning, low temperatures will fall into the low 60s, and high temperatures will be pleasant in the low 70s.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the fall, the triplets started their senior year of high school, and Lori and Chris Coble celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary in July.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The win capped an eventful night for Moore, who celebrated a milestone birthday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some additional scenes are short, but add levity and color to the movies, like Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee using elven rope, gifted by Galadriel, to rappel down a mountain in Two Towers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The film, secretly put together by Austin, told the story of their relationship — and also continued a screenplay that Austin wrote and gifted to Janna on their very first Christmas together.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Zesty orange biscuits lay atop a bubbling mixture of tart plums, brown sugar, and five-spice in this oh-so-heavenly cobbler.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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Her elder talks about the Good Lord bringing her up to His heavenly home when the times comes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2026
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For West, who is a storm chaser, snow in the South would be a rare and sacred gift, one that the weekend storm was portending to produce throughout the region.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead of centering the holiday solely on date night, the two brands are focusing on the sacred solo ritual of getting ready.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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