1
as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
the priest offered a benediction for the missing children
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the library's silence was a welcome benediction to someone, like me, who needed to concentrate
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Recent Examples of benediction
Wickersham listens to his friend describe his strengths, and hears it in a benediction.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
In her farewell, Sarah gave him a fitting benediction.
—Jasmine Baehr , Jennifer Griffin, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The dedication concluded with a Luiseño closing benediction from Diania Caudell, followed by a community barbecue—symbolizing fellowship and shared purpose.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
What a stimulus and benediction even to meet with for a day!
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
In her farewell, Sarah gave him a fitting benediction.
—Jasmine Baehr , Jennifer Griffin, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The dedication concluded with a Luiseño closing benediction from Diania Caudell, followed by a community barbecue—symbolizing fellowship and shared purpose.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
What a stimulus and benediction even to meet with for a day!
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benediction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
Noun
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He was hand picked by Jeopardy producers to succeed Trebek before his passing, and even got the blessing of the longtime host's widow, Jean Trebek.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the end, Carol describes Neena as a blessing in her life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The study focuses on how bananas, which are high in polyphenol oxidase, can decrease the absorption of flavan-3-ols, which are a type of flavonoids that boast many health benefits.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Evolving beyond our emphasis on hours, however, is much easier said than done, as hours have the undeniable benefit of being universal.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hengaw reported that a protest march following Friday prayers had been met with gunfire, wounding several people, according to Reuters.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still got a tough road ahead so keep the prayers coming.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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This volatility can be a boon for investors who can tolerate more risk in exchange for potentially higher rewards.—
Sharon Wu,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Butter Lamp's miniature size is a boon to gardeners in more ways than one.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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