BENEDICTIONS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

benedictions

noun

plural of benediction

as in blessings

a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor the priest offered a benediction for the missing children

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as in benefits

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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Noun

And the moments that require the most courage often bring the most blessings.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Recipients of the blessings will change quarterly to further spread the store’s impact, Applegate said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of blessings

Noun

Know More Democratic incumbents in tight races are hoping to reap electoral benefits from 2028 candidates who are coming through their districts.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Companies must capture the benefits of AI without allowing adoption to outpace their ability to understand and govern it.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefits

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The group then reconvened at the Glendale cemetery, where a priest said prayers over the casket, which was gently lowered into the ground as teary-eyed friends and family members watched.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Texans joined hands, whispered prayers - and some armed themselves, bought supplies and waited.

— Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of prayers

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This wasn’t an isolated incident; other concrete gifts that Wilson has accumulated this year now decorate the backyard in Ridgewood, Queens.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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