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1
as in holy
of, relating to, or being God
a prayer to the blessed Savior
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2
as in consecrated
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 delightful
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 baptized
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 praised
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
Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
And the blessed thing that happened was Julie became part of my career.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Just blessed to be a part of this group.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Julia, on the other hand, announces her pregnancy to Lord Lovat, who is overjoyed by the blessed news.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
And the blessed thing that happened was Julie became part of my career.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
She’s been blessed with being from a stable family with plentiful finances.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Just blessed to be a part of this group.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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The tenth and final day of the High Holidays, Yom Kippur is the holiest Jewish holiday of the year.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Manchester police were calling on people to stay inside and avoid the area, but that message was not reaching the community deep in prayer on this holiest of days.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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But there is more: a little way back from the water, knuckle-like boulders of sandstone or some other friable rock sharpen the ambience of a consecrated space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Churches are fine, but consecrated Earth is dangerous to them.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sprinters Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are implementing this adage and taking it even further by celebrating a spiritual milestone — getting baptized together.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Combs, a pastor with The River Church and a spokesman for its churches, said Sanford and his family came to an event where individuals who are ready to be baptized can receive the sacrament.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The president praised her, along with various governors and lawmakers.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Baker has the burgundy (which are sadly still at full price) at home, and praised the rich hue and similar look to higher-end silk.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Qatar recently gifted Trump a jet valued at hundreds of millions, intended to serve as a future Air Force One.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The belief is that it was gifted by King Umberto, one of the last kings of Italy, to that family, and stayed in the family’s possession for that whole time.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Much like cowboy boots, moto boots look divine when worn with tulle skirts and cashmere.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
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The siblings believe this was a case of divine intervention, according to WPLG.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They have been joined by some of Nepal’s most venerated organizations, including the Federation of Nepali Journalists, which had been among the first to oppose the social-media ban that had sparked the protests.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The place is busy every night thanks to the elevated bar food of Chef Roxie (Amaka Okafor), and flush from that success, Jake has his eyes on taking over a venerated lounge called the Pool Room.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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