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.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benison
Noun
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Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Ravioli These almost remind me more of pierogies than ravioli, and what a blessing that is.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hearts and prayers out to them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many of the commenters offered prayers to Ross, while others offered her words of encouragement.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Speaking of Dog Day Afternoon, Al Pacino shows up briefly in the film for a tense phone call that feels almost like a benediction to young Skarsgard, an urging to pick up the torch for a new generation.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wickersham listens to his friend describe his strengths, and hears it in a benediction.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Benison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benison. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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