1
as in prayers
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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2
as in benefits
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 approvals
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 consecrations
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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Recent Examples of blessings
Worshippers lit candles, read sacred texts and wrote wishes on eggs later placed in a sacred cave within the complex, a tradition believed to bring blessings.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
On Friday, May 1, a man — identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam — died shortly after transporting an elephant to the nearby Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple for blessings as part of a festival, local news outlets Onmanorama, The Free Press Journal and News Karnataka reported.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Real blessings are by Martinez and others who refuse to be silent.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Williams has received the blessings of Smith and Thomas’ father, Bobby, and has asked both to serve on the board.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Many farmers seek divine blessings for favorable weather and a bountiful season.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 6 May 2026
On Friday, May 1, a man — identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam — died shortly after transporting an elephant to the nearby Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple for blessings as part of a festival, local news outlets Onmanorama, The Free Press Journal and News Karnataka reported.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Real blessings are by Martinez and others who refuse to be silent.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Williams has received the blessings of Smith and Thomas’ father, Bobby, and has asked both to serve on the board.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Many farmers seek divine blessings for favorable weather and a bountiful season.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
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In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Leo then said that God doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who wage war.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Alarm clock health benefits Research has proven that using devices at night can adversely affect sleep quality.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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There is also compelling evidence around the impact of dry sauna use on lowering mortality risk, with as little as 20 minutes per session, two to seven times per week, showing benefits.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Under Florida’s Live Local Act — a measure designed to tackle the state’s affordability crisis — approvals are handled by city staff, effectively protecting projects from the scrutiny and dramatics of a public meeting.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The lower-than-expected spending lines up with the challenges that the Alzheimer’s drugs have faced since their approvals.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Lydon, who served as a Peruvian missionary with the pope during the 1990s, recalled his friend collecting signatures on petitions urging an end to human rights violations under an authoritarian regime.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Despite hundreds of millions in funding, California has seen only a few thousand petitions statewide, with limited enrollments, high dismissal rates and very few successful completions in Orange County and elsewhere.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some experts fear aging societies are storing up economic problems, others say there could be unexpected boons.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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But those comparisons won’t do The White Lotus any favors, since Beef is more effective than that series’ second and third seasons in interrogating how exclusive locations sharpen class differences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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