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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
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
He will be blessed, definitely blessed.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 28 Jan. 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
Hokkaido is a large island blessed with exceptional seafood, so not surprisingly, Sapporo has amazing sushi even by Japan’s lofty standards, and Hokkaido is world famous for its scallops.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
He will be blessed, definitely blessed.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
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The Zohar describes the commandments as channels through which divine energy flows into the world.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed with fasting, prayer and selflessness.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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The victim was an accomplished Torah scholar, who would sometimes recite verses of holy scripture for cash, a friend of the victim’s told the Daily News.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spa With its indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool giving onto a pleasant sun terrace as well as an art-deco style indoor pool with an adjacent bar, this is a spoiling spa whatever the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vonn celebrated with Team USA teammate Breezy Johnson after Friday’s training run but declined interviews.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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In an October interview with Capital FM, Swift all but confirmed fan speculation when the show’s hosts gifted her a tiny cat made of opalite tucked inside a mint-green jewelry box.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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For my friends and me, receiving these beautiful trees and wreaths gifted by our generous community brings that missing joy and happiness back into our lives.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The heavenly look at the London Olympics, 2012 In 2012, the Olympics were played at home, in London—a special edition, given the participation of her daughter, Zara.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sequence of Enoch among the heavenly hosts, violent, shattering with Blakeian geometry and color.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Production designer Mohan Bingi made multiple visits to the sacred city, capturing thousands of photographs and 360-degree camera footage to authentically reproduce the ghats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The models walked the runway barefoot, as a nod to how Muslims enter sacred spaces.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Another delightful spot is Mistura Restaurant, which boasts Peruvian cuisine and an excellent cocktail menu.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fill approximately 15 skewers with a delightful assortment of briney pickles, and arrange them by inserting the base of each skewer into the floral foam.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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