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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Life has too many blessings to bring to your door to let this linger.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This podcast has been a blessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The funeral prayer for the 41-year-old Afghan father of six who died Saturday in ICE custody was held Tuesday while more questions arise about why he was picked up and what caused his death less than a day later.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sounds of prayer and grief washed over the mosque in Richardson.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Language barrier aside, sitting with him in the courtyard was a benediction.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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There also will be a student reading of King’s work; live performances, including gospel music by Sherri Orr; the presentation of the 2026 Beloved Community Awards; and a benediction by Chaplain Kelly Figueroa-Ray.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Benison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benison. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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