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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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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
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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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as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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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
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Escaping the cold came in blessed two-week bursts—the Caribbean, Hawaii, even back home to Arizona once or twice.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Ingredients are king in the beauty world, and this shampoo has been blessed with some notable ones.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
And while the win over West Ham was both vital and a blessed relief, even that was not an entirely convincing performance.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Escaping the cold came in blessed two-week bursts—the Caribbean, Hawaii, even back home to Arizona once or twice.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Fortunately, social outings, sports events, the arts and fun activities with kids are blessed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Ingredients are king in the beauty world, and this shampoo has been blessed with some notable ones.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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But what presents a divine challenge to De Jesús is diving into a quintessential heroic Miller female character in the same vein of Linda Loman or Elizabeth Proctor.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the clip, Megan relaxes on a hotel bed wearing a long, bombshell-blonde wig in the most divine blend of honeyed shades, styled in lush, loose waves by her hairstylist Kellon Deryck.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But then there was also another side of excitement, like, holy crap.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The formula also includes holy basil extract, which contains antioxidants to protect against environmental stress.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Swapping out your sponge not only cuts down on germs but also keeps dish suds smelling fresh and pleasant, a small comfort that makes the daily dishwashing routine a bit more enjoyable.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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If the underripe pineapple is not pleasant to eat once cut, utilize by freezing chunks and adding to smoothies or toss them in a savory stir-fry recipe.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 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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Samane’s attorney, Robert Bernstein, celebrated his client’s acquittal.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rather than centering heartbreak, the remix celebrated moving on and leveling up.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The City of Lenexa expanded its Project 1020’s capacity to 50 unhoused people last year, and last month the county gifted them $25,000 in hotel vouchers.—
Lynne Hermansen,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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When gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee, Flav gifted her a bronze, oversized clock necklace as a replacement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some intriguing plays and movies are in the offing this week, not to mention heavenly coffee and killer cupcakes.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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His fugues are a draftsman’s rendering of heavenly splendor.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most interesting was how a weed like the sycamore came to earn the status of a sacred tree.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kuba designs are not random or purely decorative, but follow geometric motifs and incorporate sacred symbols and signs.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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