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Recent Examples of benediction The ceremony will conclude with a benediction. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025 After the address, there will be benedictions by Rabbi Ari Berman, Imam Husham al Husainy, Senior Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and Reverend Father Frank Mann. Graham Kates, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025 In this state of rapt immediacy even the striking of the clocks sounds like a benediction; empty time has been enriched. Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 The former President François Hollande, a Socialist who had long refused to associate with Mélenchon, emerged from political retirement to offer his benediction. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for benediction
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Noun
  • Many Threads users called Sluys a blessing and a treasure.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Ralph brings up the Drew-and-Dennis situation, casually mentioning that Dennis reached out for his blessing.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Standout benefits: Auto-Owners also provides coverage for classic cars, as well as vehicles that have been modified for accessibility.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • The bigger piece is the resistance training itself, which research shows has benefits for longevity, brain function and cardiovascular health, to name just a few.
    Will Stone, NPR, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Today’s vacant lot or rectory or even empty place of prayer could be tomorrow’s homes for so many people of all faiths — and, in the process, churches struggling to balance their books could get new sources of revenue.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
  • Contact the church office with prayer requests, or email Patricia@bvcc.net Information: (479) 855-1126 or questions@bvcc.net.
    Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.
    Matthew Haag, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • And the growth of Medicare Advantage (now selected by >50% of all Medicare beneficiaries) suggests it’s been a boon for our seniors.
    Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Handcrafted by artisans around the world, fair trade UNICEF Market gifts offer another way to support UNICEF.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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