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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benedictions
Noun
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The pulpit of Temple Emanu-El has given me many blessings.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Life ratchets, after this period of challenge to your resilience and determination, lots of blessings are likely to flow for the remainder of the year.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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Aside from potentially pressing pause on the exhausting narratives about Antekokounmpo's future, his injury could have on-court benefits for the Bucks as well.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Recycling does a lot more than keep waste out of crowded landfills; there also are environmental, economic, and community benefits.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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But for your prayers and his mercy.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 5-4 opinion said the First Amendment wasn't meant to ban legislative prayers, and that prayer was part of law-making tradition going back to the first Congress.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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Pottery Barn Cozy Retreat Robe A soft robe is one of those gifts that makes everyday routines feel a little more indulgent.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Either way, below you’ll find the best non-cheesy Valentine’s gifts for men with great taste (or the potential to develop it).—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Benedictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benedictions. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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