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
Here is more about Sewell and the reaction to his benediction:
Who is Lorenzo Sewell?
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Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
After roughly 45 minutes, once the congregants had closed their eyes in benediction, the young man removed a .45 caliber Glock from his waist pack and began to methodically assassinate nine men and women, ranging in age from 26 to 87.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
Some of Cunningham’s words were not unlike the benediction offered by Frontjes.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Ennis has just repeated to Jack a few lines from his long-dead mother, to whom shows of affection did not come particularly naturally but whose spirit arises, nevertheless, to deliver a benediction that the living woman would have meant as mere domestic ritual.
—Michael Cunningham, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
After roughly 45 minutes, once the congregants had closed their eyes in benediction, the young man removed a .45 caliber Glock from his waist pack and began to methodically assassinate nine men and women, ranging in age from 26 to 87.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
Some of Cunningham’s words were not unlike the benediction offered by Frontjes.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Ennis has just repeated to Jack a few lines from his long-dead mother, to whom shows of affection did not come particularly naturally but whose spirit arises, nevertheless, to deliver a benediction that the living woman would have meant as mere domestic ritual.
—Michael Cunningham, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
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The photos were posted after Jessica expressed overwhelming joy and revealed how the unexpected pregnancy has become one of the family's greatest blessings.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Thiel’s blessing gives a startup founder credibility that college just can’t.—
Muskaan Arshad,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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The benefits to communities of scaling deep should not be underestimated.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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For Lissy, however, what stood out was the condition of the prayer packets.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And from the art department’s point of view, what a boon.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Completion can unlock tier upgrades or limited-edition gifts, deepening connection and prestige.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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