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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
Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s why, in a sense, Mann views this whole ordeal as a blessing in disguise.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Most recently, her work has gone viral after blessing the tresses of not one but three Love Island USA favorites.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Spiritually, the Harvest Moon offers celebration, abundance, and blessings.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
That’s why, in a sense, Mann views this whole ordeal as a blessing in disguise.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
The star is blessing Swifties with a movie to accompany her new album.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Most recently, her work has gone viral after blessing the tresses of not one but three Love Island USA favorites.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
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Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is a holiday when Jews engage in fasting, prayer and reflection, beginning at sundown Wednesday.—
Alex Leff,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Religiousness was measured by responses to questions about the importance of religion, religious attendance, frequency of prayer and belief in God.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the lack of benefits, risk of burnout and isolation are clear risks, Brown says the desire for flexibility is strong.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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If spouses are collecting, married at least a year and the same age, but one spouse’s benefit is less than half the other’s, then that spouse should claim spousal benefits instead.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Twelve years after the Kewaunee Power Station shuttered, wounding the local economy, owner EnergySolutions is seeking government approval to build a new nuclear plant at the site — and is trying to buy hundreds of acres of farmland around it.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The American Chiropractic Association has endorsed Avocado mattresses since 2020 and the mattress is 100% organic from its materials to production process, which gives Kovac all the more reason to give the bed a five-star approval from me.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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The setting is the church’s 250th re-consecration.—
Roy Scranton
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 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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So when substitute Norberto Alonso popped up for the winner in the opening 2-1 victory over Hungary, there was the somewhat egregious sight of him celebrating over on the far side with the No 1 on his back.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates has cautioned against leaders celebrating prosperity as proof that leverage no longer matters, even as debt quietly outpaces income.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Get access to product gifting opportunities, and invites to brand events.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Per the professional gifting brand's post, the job was commissioned by Tavia Hunt, the wife of the Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously denied the NFL's petition to rehear a recent decision regarding Jon Gruden.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Expansion into accessories has already proven to be a boon for business.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift’s film is the latest boon to movie theaters, which have benefited in recent months from several unlikely saviors.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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