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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
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
With independent Venus guiding your 7th House of Partnership and Uranus blessing your 9th House of Exploration, their sextile creates the ideal environment for favorable agreements.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Jupiter enters Leo on June 30th, staying for 13 months, blessing your finances, self-esteem, and earning ability.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
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Noun
That turned out to be an amazing blessing.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
With independent Venus guiding your 7th House of Partnership and Uranus blessing your 9th House of Exploration, their sextile creates the ideal environment for favorable agreements.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Before kickoff on Sunday night, a priest was seen blessing the end zone where Ravens kicker Ravens kicker Tyler Loop would eventually miss the would-be walk-off field goal that would have sent Baltimore into the playoffs.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Jupiter enters Leo on June 30th, staying for 13 months, blessing your finances, self-esteem, and earning ability.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
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The governor also shared his prayers with the families of those involved.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Our prayers are with the family and friends of those lost.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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What exact anti-aging benefits does Elm’s A3O Elemental Serum have?—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operative acknowledged the political risk but said Trump benefits from credibility with his base because of his record.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Months later, the city Housing Department awarded the contract to Legal Aid and the other organizations before sending it to the City Council for approval.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the consecration of bishops without papal consent is considered a grave threat to church unity and a cause of schism, since bishops can ordain new priests.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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That’s a milestone definitely worth celebrating.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bar’s electric atmosphere on West Sixth Street draws University of Texas students, Austin visitors and longtime patrons celebrating with friends.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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This event includes giveaways and gifts with purchase for all customers, along with a separate VIP section and gifting suite for Boot Barn ambassadors.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to a reunion special dropping tonight, the streamer is also gifting us Yanks season four of Traitors UK, which wrapped its run on the BBC last month with record ratings.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Mavs’ petition seeks injunctive relief and finality on a breach of contract dispute the Mavericks raised in October 2024.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Residents are still collecting signatures, even if the city won’t accept their petition for a referendum.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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