benisons

noun

plural of benison
as in blessings
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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  1. blessings
  2. prayers
  3. petitions
Noun
  • Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The Liberty Medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe, the Constitution Center explains.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • The vigils — held at the corner of 7th Street and Capitol Mall — typically involved music, singing and prayers from members of different faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of prayers
Noun
  • Currently, initiative petitions pass with a statewide majority.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • While the prospect seems unlikely given recent developments, the opportunity for athletes to petition still exists, as the official confirmed there is no deadline for the committee’s review of petitions.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of petitions
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“Benisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benisons. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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