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as in prayer
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
winning the lottery shortly after being laid off was an unexpected blessing
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as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
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as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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as in consecrating
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 celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifting
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 blessing
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
This includes receiving a call from Robert Downey Jr. to not only give his blessing but to heap praise on the new series.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
So, to have this opportunity to play in a Game 7 with this team is a blessing and (I) wouldn’t want to do it with any other team.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
They're not overly explained or turned into a seminar, which is a blessing these days.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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One positive blessing today is that your health feels vigorous and strong!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
This includes receiving a call from Robert Downey Jr. to not only give his blessing but to heap praise on the new series.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
So, to have this opportunity to play in a Game 7 with this team is a blessing and (I) wouldn’t want to do it with any other team.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
They're not overly explained or turned into a seminar, which is a blessing these days.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
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While waiting for the jury, Diddy made a prayer gesture with his hands.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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But most importantly, thank you for all of your many prayers.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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Private development, meanwhile, would add value through housing, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises, creating long-term benefits beyond today’s much more limited uses.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The parliamentarian determined that a provision to bar immigrants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, should also be removed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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But some have questioned whether the city actually has the authority to change the election date without voter approval.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Getting the necessary permits and approvals can take years, and the process is anything but simple.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Cannes could now signal Spain’s French consecration.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The issue came to a head just before the conclave that elected Leo pope this month, when the Chinese church proceeded with the preliminary election of two bishops, a step that comes before official consecration.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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After gifting the first 50 jars to friends and family last year, the fruit spread will be available to purchase in the United States later this year as one of the first products from As ever.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ensure your gifting platform complies with relevant data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.—
Archer Chiang,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those filings are among the key elements in the Bar’s emergency petition filed last week.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Friends of the Everglades, a nonprofit organization focused on preserving the area, started a petition against the proposal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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For some footwear, apparel and textile manufacturers based in the United States, tariff turmoil has been a boon to business, and for others, it’s resulted in orbiting by brands and retailers that are voicing interest but aren’t quite ready to pull the trigger on onshoring.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Travis Kelce’s two-year public relationship with global pop star Taylor Swift has been a boon to the coffers of the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs, as new waves of fans have engaged with the league and reigning AFC champions.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2025
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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