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
In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Guadalupe Martinez, a resident of Altadena, California, took her grey cockatiel, Paco, to the church for blessings.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Spiritually, the Harvest Moon offers celebration, abundance, and blessings.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
Rayne means blessings and Queen.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
But there [are] blessings in the pain.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
At the Labor Day ceremony honoring those who died in the massacre, traditional lion dancers performed and visitors from across the country recited the names of those killed with traditional blessings.
—Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Francis moved to allow informal, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples by a priest.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Fixed a bug where blessings would become usable again after defeating the second night boss.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Guadalupe Martinez, a resident of Altadena, California, took her grey cockatiel, Paco, to the church for blessings.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Spiritually, the Harvest Moon offers celebration, abundance, and blessings.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
Rayne means blessings and Queen.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
But there [are] blessings in the pain.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
At the Labor Day ceremony honoring those who died in the massacre, traditional lion dancers performed and visitors from across the country recited the names of those killed with traditional blessings.
—Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Francis moved to allow informal, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples by a priest.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Fixed a bug where blessings would become usable again after defeating the second night boss.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
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With aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relations, my mother and I listened to the prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to their family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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As for clients in the European Union, AIG is positioned to begin working on that portfolio during Q1 of 2026, depending on regulatory approvals.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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That process generated tens of thousands of applications and approvals.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Oct. 2025
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The California Gaming Association, which represents the card rooms, emailed several petitions to the AG’s office protesting the regulations, according to spokesperson Janet Fernandez.—
Kate Wolffe
October 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The $100,000 fee, announced in September, applies to new H-1B visa petitions for workers outside the United States.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest boons of the program is the association with Databricks, said Alpha Level CEO Mike Pozmantier, especially when trying to bag new customers.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ian Callum’s brilliant original design received a facelift in 2021, which, like many facelifts, did no favors for the patient.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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His accuracy was all over the place and KU’s offensive line didn’t do him any favors.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bringing you gifts, whether toys or prey, shows affection and a desire to share.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Along with the launch of Neiman Marcus’ 2025 fantasy gifts curation, the retailer debuted its holiday campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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