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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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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
Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Mendez wears the blessed boxers for every game and only washes them when the team loses.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Fortunately the Bay State is blessed with fantastic museums, both major institutions and small, unique versions.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
His progression has been superb since breaking into the first team, and those around the club feel blessed to have such a talent on their hands.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Mendez wears the blessed boxers for every game and only washes them when the team loses.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
If your home isn’t blessed with the luxury of a working fireplace, head to a nearby bar or restaurant that has one and soak up the holiday hygge there.
—Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Fortunately the Bay State is blessed with fantastic museums, both major institutions and small, unique versions.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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Anyone in our era, that was a holy grail: to get to play college basketball.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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His many attempts to free himself from the holy seal placed upon the Devils becomes a running gag involving various unpleasant bodily functions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Until her late 20s, Isabella had never even considered a consecrated life.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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However, the oil miraculously burned for eight days until new consecrated oil could be found.—
Chris Sims,
The Indianapolis Star,
13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Nearly every team, including the Rangers, gifted Rosen a jersey signed by every player.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Queen spoke with the young students and gifted them a selection of books before posing for an official photo with school teachers and administrators.—
Alina Trabattoni,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe the Cubs, perennially in need of divine intervention, will now have a new pal in a high place.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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The Knicks overcame 20-point deficits in Games 1 and 2, a feat some might see as divine intervention.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Polsky previously endowed the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and sits on the university’s board.—
Karina Atkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Roughly the size of Western Europe, the war-riven country is endowed with vast mineral wealth, including the world’s largest reserves of cobalt and coltan – both critical to the production of electronics.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Last year’s victory came after McIlroy shot a final-round 65, at one point going 8-under-par in a heavenly eight-hole stretch.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2025
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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