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1
as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
a prayer to the blessed Savior
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2
as in holy
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
statues honoring an array of blessed saints are scattered throughout the cathedral
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3
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the blessed sight of home after a long journey
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also blest
1
as in consecrated
to make holy through prayers or ritual
the priest blessed the water, thus allowing it to be used as holy water for various rites
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2
as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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3
as in gifted
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
blessed with a knack for glib conversation
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Recent Examples of blessed
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The blessed event was apparently a catastrophe and sparked a major rift within the Beckham family that now appears to be at the point of no return.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
But we’re blessed that nobody was hurt.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Ayatollah Khamenei personally ‘blessed’ Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The blessed event was apparently a catastrophe and sparked a major rift within the Beckham family that now appears to be at the point of no return.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Medical science has blessed our generation with an abundance of preventive methods — including vaccines — and treatments that enable a far greater percentage of us to live longer and healthier lives than our forebears.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
But we’re blessed that nobody was hurt.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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Doors can open in your professional life, whether through charm and strategy or divine timing.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riefenstahl was an expert at using lighting and shadows, of creating a sense of patriotism and glory and even divine mandate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The issue is particularly pronounced in Jerusalem’s Old City, a densely populated area with narrow alleyways of ancient stones, which houses holy sites for Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Ashwagandha, reishi, turmeric and holy basil now appear in serums, masks and moisturizers for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Even if all these sunny promises are enshrined in contracts, built into budgets, and consecrated with good intentions, there are still plenty of ways the whole project could go kerflooey.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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That show, the 2022 Berlin Biennale, was celebrated in some corners for its emphasis on artists of the Global South.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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London celebrated David Attenborough’s centenary on Friday, with the highlight being a special BBC broadcast evening event at the Royal Albert Hall in the British capital dedicated to the work of the legendary English broadcaster, natural historian and conservationist.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Lima gifted her the latter two items and assembled all three trinkets in a line to hang from the original pin.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Having gifted us this wonderful illusion of closeness, Hit Me Hard and Soft — The Tour (Live in 3D) now offers her the grace of distance.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Hathaway’s White Queen floats with sweet highs and dark lows, her heavenly air masking a morbid psychosis.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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This grand pavilion was built to resemble the Palace of the Moon in Jade City in the heavenly realm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Worshippers lit candles, read sacred texts and wrote wishes on eggs later placed in a sacred cave within the complex, a tradition believed to bring blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Set the scene The beautiful Peloponnese, a few hours from Athens and near sacred Mount Taygetos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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