benedictions

noun

plural of benediction
1
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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2
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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  1. blessings
  2. benefits
  3. prayers
  4. boons
  5. gifts
Noun
  • Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The Liberty Medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe, the Constitution Center explains.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • Molinar’s settlement is equal to the sum of one year’s salary and benefits, according to the separation agreement released by Fort Worth ISD officials on Tuesday in response to an open records request.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Doing so could have health benefits greater than participating in other recreational sports or fitness activities.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • In Jewish law, some prayers, such as those in the morning service, can only be said communally, in a quorum of 10 Jewish adults, called a minyan.
    — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • The Pomona Red Devils team paid tribute in a Facebook post, sharing prayers for the couple.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of prayers
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  • Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • This is one of the biggest boons of our studio becoming a part of Netflix.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of boons
Noun
  • Though holiday gifting may not yet be on your radar, keep in mind that the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for various occasions, stress-free.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of gifts
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