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as in consecrates
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 celebrates
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifts
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 blesses
Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.
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Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
But a world where any country can topple another’s rulers, as long as it is preceded into battle by an opposition party that blesses its military action, will be awfully messy.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
Imagine the mashed potatoes this could fit… Macy’s blesses us with a 41% off code for Cyber Monday on this dishwasher-safe standout.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
The people of Chad renown chébé powder as a gift from God that blesses femininity through the growth of long hair.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Venus enters Libra and blesses your sector of expansion, travel, education, and big-picture dreams.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
But a world where any country can topple another’s rulers, as long as it is preceded into battle by an opposition party that blesses its military action, will be awfully messy.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
Imagine the mashed potatoes this could fit… Macy’s blesses us with a 41% off code for Cyber Monday on this dishwasher-safe standout.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
The people of Chad renown chébé powder as a gift from God that blesses femininity through the growth of long hair.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Venus enters Libra and blesses your sector of expansion, travel, education, and big-picture dreams.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blesses
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As the band celebrates 50 years of hair metal greatness, Twisted Sister‘s future is up in the air.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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DeSoto High SchoolÕs Ethan ÒBoobieÓ Feaster, right, celebrates during the city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The beloved icon has a long history of philanthropy, including her incredible Imagination Library program that gifts children around the country with books.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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However, their idyllic weekend becomes twisted when Amelia gifts Adam, who is face blind, a mysterious letter.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Santa Ana also imposes a local retail tax on cannabis, and dedicates that revenue to youth and prevention programs.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Taking care of her niece endows the narrator with purpose; love overpowers her.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blesses. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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