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

With the government’s blessing, Boeing and Lockheed entered into a 50-50 joint venture, merging their Delta and Atlas rocket programs under one roof.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
For us winemakers, even the rain is a blessing, not bad weather.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of blessing

Noun

Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble).

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Every September 11th, people assemble near Ground Zero for the tolling of a bell, the whispering of prayers, the offering of flowers, the waving of flags.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 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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