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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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
On this day families gather for festive meals, and the young seek blessings from their elders.
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Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Praying for an amazing year full of blessings!
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 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
Pope Leo also offered special blessings for Christians in the Middle East spending holy days in the middle of the conflict.
—John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Peace and blessings to you, too.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
And peace and blessings to you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The day started on the CPAC main stage with the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem and Arizona pastor Joshua Navarrete’s prayer asking for blessings for the president and Israel.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Praying for an amazing year full of blessings!
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 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
Pope Leo also offered special blessings for Christians in the Middle East spending holy days in the middle of the conflict.
—John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Peace and blessings to you, too.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
And peace and blessings to you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The day started on the CPAC main stage with the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem and Arizona pastor Joshua Navarrete’s prayer asking for blessings for the president and Israel.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
Noun
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Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of mourners, through song, prayers, and remembrance, wept on Friday during a celebration of life at Church by the Glades for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, celebrating her short but impactful life.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But those figures remain far smaller than spending on salaries and benefits, which total more than $23,000 per student in LAUSD, compared with about 17,000 statewide, according Ed-Data.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, the city’s pro-growth attitude usually leads to rezoning approvals.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The work along Asylum Avenue is a slice of a 3-year project, which didn’t need local approvals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cameroon’s Constitutional Council dismissed petitions alleging electoral fraud, citing a lack of evidence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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But while some council members and residents rejected the rezoning requests that would add 95 and 65 homes on two busy corridors, the petitions were ultimately approved.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 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 the Rockies were doing him favors, swinging early in counts and getting themselves out.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 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,
16 Apr. 2026
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Faulk has size, athleticism and versatility, but his physical gifts haven’t exactly translated on the football field (10 career sacks in 37 games).—
Omar Kelly
April 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shop more of the best deals on Mother’s Day gifts under $50 below.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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