BENISONS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

And the moments that require the most courage often bring the most blessings.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Recipients of the blessings will change quarterly to further spread the store’s impact, Applegate said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of blessings

Noun

To combat Lamashtu, ancient Mesopotamians devised prayers and chants to ward her away from their homes, their wombs, their mothers, their sisters, their patients, their babies, and their communities.

— Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Through the wonderful discovery of Christian Science, our prayers for the world are effective and bear fruit.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of prayers

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Successful habeas petitions do not necessarily lead to quick resolutions.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
After pleadings and petitions from the Portuguese community in Fall River, de Mello was released in January 1914 after serving approximately 21 years and was deported to Portugal.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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