BENISON Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

benison

noun

ˈbe-nə-sən

Definition of benison

as in blessing

a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor during the harbor festival the parish priest offered a benison for the local fishermen

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Recent Examples of benison Again, not a bad gag, except that Vance, without ado, then pivoted and stiffened into piety, explaining how the touch of God had granted him the benison of a decent sleep before his speech. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024

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Noun

The houses — there’s a different one in the works for Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood — are with the blessing of Osbourne’s family.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
That was the song that Beyoncé wanted to cover, Dolly gave her blessing, even shows up on the album to verbally give her blessing.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of blessing

Noun

The relentless state media campaign on the issue often cites prayer leaders who insist the hijab is part of Iranian cultural identity and that women should observe modesty.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of prayer

Noun

The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Offering a ‘benediction’ for my readers from my writing desk on one of the gayest places on earth felt on-brand and honest for what my life looks like today.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026

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