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
  • And tuned in en masse, as Netflix themselves would tell you (with the league’s blessing).
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Those early stumbles may have been a blessing in disguise.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • In late June, McNair announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, after a few months of prayer, thoughts and conversations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Congregant Rita Cartwright is convinced the building was otherwise spared from devastation because a prayer group at the church recently returned from hiatus.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The dedication concluded with a Luiseño closing benediction from Diania Caudell, followed by a community barbecue—symbolizing fellowship and shared purpose.
    Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • What a stimulus and benediction even to meet with for a day!
    Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Benison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benison. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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