benedictions

plural of benediction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for benedictions
Noun
  • In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Guadalupe Martinez, a resident of Altadena, California, took her grey cockatiel, Paco, to the church for blessings.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.
    Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relations, my mother and I listened to the prayers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to their family and loved ones during this difficult time.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • One of the biggest boons of the program is the association with Databricks, said Alpha Level CEO Mike Pozmantier, especially when trying to bag new customers.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bringing you gifts, whether toys or prey, shows affection and a desire to share.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Along with the launch of Neiman Marcus’ 2025 fantasy gifts curation, the retailer debuted its holiday campaign.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Benedictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benedictions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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