Synonyms of blessings

blessings

noun

plural of blessing

1

as in prayers

a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor

that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prayers
• petitions
• benedictions
• layings on of hands
• pleas
• benisons
• invocations
• appeals
• supplications
• intercessions
• orisons
• entreaties
• graces
• Godspeeds
• sanctifications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• curses
• imprecations
• anathemas
• maledictions
• execrations

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• benefits
• boons
• gifts
• benedictions
• felicities
• windfalls
• bonuses
• goods
• reliefs
• consolations
• mercies
• godsends
• advantages
• graces
• mannas
• joys
• assistances
• delights
• pleasures
• comforts
• help
• mitzvoth
• favors
• aids
• solaces
• supports
• anodynes
• extras
• lagniappes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• evils
• curses
• afflictions
• plagues
• scourges
• pests
• nuisances
• disadvantages
• banes
• irritants
• trials
• tribulations
• miseries
• jinxes
• hexes
• bothers
• hoodoos
• crosses

3

as in approvals

an acceptance of something as satisfactory

Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approvals
• favors
• approbations
• votes
• pats on the back
• nods
• assents
• endorsements
• supports
• clean bills of health
• sanctions
• imprimaturs
• OKs
• satisfactions
• backings
• ratifications
• benedictions
• cachets
• rubber stamps
• consents
• formalizations
• agreements
• goodwills
• finalizations
• likings
• thumbs-ups
• homologations
• acceptations
• accessions
• concurrences
• countenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapprovals
• refusals
• rejections
• repudiations
• dissatisfactions
• criticisms
• disapprobations
• dislikes
• condemnations
• denunciations
• disfavors
• censures
• depreciations
• disparagements
• reproaches
• deprecations
• reprehensions
• reprobations
• opprobriums

4

as in consecrations

the act of making something holy through religious ritual

traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consecrations
• purifications
• dedications
• adorations
• sanctifications
• reverences
• worships
• glorifications
• venerations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• desecrations
• impieties
• debasements
• defilements
• sacrileges
• profanations
• irreverences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blessings

Most famous are the hijras, who traditionally attended weddings, births, and religious ceremonies across the subcontinent, offering blessings and receiving gifts or alms in return. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

The Liberty Medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe, the Constitution Center explains. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The jewels were welcomed home in an elaborate ceremony with traditional blessings by Buddhist monks. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Enjoy a second cup of your morning brew and count your blessings. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

Tallulah Gorge State Park Along the border between Georgia and South Carolina sits Tallulah Falls, a small town abounding in natural blessings. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

There will also be trade opportunities for some players that will expand with the blessings of health and an uptick in performance. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 June 2026