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
  • And now Ripp, who has his own contentious family connection to Joel, had both Mann and Mazur’s blessings to make a movie with it.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Lord has given me many blessings in life, but height isn't one of them.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • The 78-year-old Larson was poised to be influential inside a potential Democratic majority and has led the party on efforts to expand Social Security benefits and fortify the program into the future.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this devastating incident.
    — Greg Norman-Diamond , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The demon Rasho-gan has taken over the shrine and corrupted worshippers’ prayers.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 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
  • After that, the two tinkered with a few start-up concepts, including one meant to help people surprise their friends with gifts—like wine at a restaurant.
    — Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • People were more reluctant to use AI when choosing gifts for close friends.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts
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