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
Her hair is now short and white, her vibe eternally beatific.
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Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Some — such as Thomas Hauser — have felt that Ali’s circle tried too hard to soften the boxer’s once-firebrand image and transform him into a beatific, near-saintly epitome.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
But Close gives her character a reassuring stillness and a beatific smile, which generally serve as a calming influence on Sophia.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
This should be said with a beatific bridal smile — the sincerity of which Miss Manners hopes your guests will be questioning for the rest of their rude and impertinent lives.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Some — such as Thomas Hauser — have felt that Ali’s circle tried too hard to soften the boxer’s once-firebrand image and transform him into a beatific, near-saintly epitome.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
But Close gives her character a reassuring stillness and a beatific smile, which generally serve as a calming influence on Sophia.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
This should be said with a beatific bridal smile — the sincerity of which Miss Manners hopes your guests will be questioning for the rest of their rude and impertinent lives.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beatific
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are our picks for the most joyful surprises and most egregious snubs.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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This book captures her vibrant, joyful voice in conversation with Toshio Meronek.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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For a blissful wind-down in your suite, luxuriate in the Roman-style mosaics and Italian marble bathroom before drifting off to sleep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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Exfoliating foot treatments aren’t necessarily the most glamorous part of any beauty routine, but these single-use masks sure feel like a little luxury and offer a few minutes of blissful self-care.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Here's our review, including review and reactions from others who were equally as ecstatic about the Snack Wrap's return.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Both are also Black art forms that require incredible discipline and a lifetime of study but which, when performed at their highest levels, encourage a freedom of expression that can take the audience into an ecstatic state.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For his part, Aaron was happy that wasn’t an option.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Princess of Power offers playful, euphoric pop tinged with deeper introspection about growing older.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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“Beatific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beatific. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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