as in cheerful
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showing complete happiness
The First Lady's beatific smile greeted the schoolchildren visiting the White House.
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Recent Examples of beatific
Then there’s the whistle cue when Quint is standing on the bow, oddly beatific in the midst of extraordinary peril.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
In this combination of dark fantasy and frat-boy comedy, Sandler plays the titular son of Satan (Harvey Keitel) and a beatific angel (Reese Witherspoon).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Kyle: Going from a sudden shot of beatific Pedro Pascal at the end of the last episode to a semi-related flashback with a young Joel Miller and his brother was certainly a choice.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Her hair is now short and white, her vibe eternally beatific.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
In this combination of dark fantasy and frat-boy comedy, Sandler plays the titular son of Satan (Harvey Keitel) and a beatific angel (Reese Witherspoon).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Kyle: Going from a sudden shot of beatific Pedro Pascal at the end of the last episode to a semi-related flashback with a young Joel Miller and his brother was certainly a choice.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Her hair is now short and white, her vibe eternally beatific.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beatific
Adjective
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If possible, insulate and add drywall to the garage, and paint the interiors a bright, cheerful color.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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My inbox began to fill with cheerful nudges from Stephen, my editor.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to delightful dish after delightful dish, tasting menu participants have the joyful experience of choosing their own chopstick holder and steak knife.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The post has evolved into All the Cool Girls Get Fired, a rollicking, joyful self-help book and how-to guide, that aims to empower and inform women amidst the turbulent job market of the 2020s.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Florida has more than its fair share of gorgeous beaches for blissful getaways, but one special place along its eastern coast stands above the rest.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The combination of flavors in this pie is blissful, the sweetness of the apples merrily dancing with the tart edge of the cranberries.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chironna and star Bryant Carroll attended the premiere and were ecstatic for the opportunity.—
Brayden Garcia
October 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was ecstatic to pick up the win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham were both clearly delighted with the news of Messi’s new contract.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Overwhelmed and delighted to see the first public showing of her work at age 85, Austen attended with Tate and 300 guests.—
Margaret Hetherman,
NBC news,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ahead of Live God’s release, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — augmented by Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on bass for this tour — have shared the first single, a rapturous rendition of Wild God’s title track recorded at a Paris concert.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Photograph by Chris Mueller / Redux Masters-of-business and finance types can grow rapturous on the subject of Costco.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the photos, the couple can be seen smiling and lying on a bed of grass surrounded by an array of white florals, and celebrating their happy news with a sweet kiss and a bottle of champagne.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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So everyone is more or less happy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Beatific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beatific. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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