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as in prayers
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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as in benefits
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
winning the lottery shortly after being laid off was an unexpected blessing
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as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
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as in consecrations
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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Recent Examples of blessings
Peace and blessings to you, too.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
And peace and blessings to you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The day started on the CPAC main stage with the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem and Arizona pastor Joshua Navarrete’s prayer asking for blessings for the president and Israel.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Aquila says that during his time as archbishop, the diocese has received many blessings and seen significant growth, including an increase in the number of young families.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Life has too many blessings to bring to your door to let this linger.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Love and blessings, fresh new insights and methods, focus on the practical, and what should be plenty of money.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Bert Kreischer counted his blessings after narrowly avoiding disaster.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Before the meal, Raúl thanked God for his many blessings.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
And peace and blessings to you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The day started on the CPAC main stage with the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem and Arizona pastor Joshua Navarrete’s prayer asking for blessings for the president and Israel.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Aquila says that during his time as archbishop, the diocese has received many blessings and seen significant growth, including an increase in the number of young families.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Life has too many blessings to bring to your door to let this linger.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Love and blessings, fresh new insights and methods, focus on the practical, and what should be plenty of money.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Bert Kreischer counted his blessings after narrowly avoiding disaster.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Before the meal, Raúl thanked God for his many blessings.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
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Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 depending on regulatory approvals with McCormick CEO Brendan Foley remaining as its leader.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And police file a large majority of the petitions.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though Lomeli denied both her 2021 and 2026 petitions, she is allowed to continue filing similar requests in the future, a notion that is deeply unsettling for Gabriel’s relatives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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While some experts fear aging societies are storing up economic problems, others say there could be unexpected boons.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Democratic voters are demanding their leaders be more than backroom dealmakers and life-long politicians with the most favors to call in.—
Matt Chilliak,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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