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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
Every night at dusk, locals and travelers gather for the Ganga Aarti, a sunset ceremony to honor the river and its many blessings.
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Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Another moment Reddick will remember forever Reddick counted a lot of blessings Sunday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
Kincaid and Sullivan believed Guthrie's home would be the best place for the children's blessings.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Her fiancé, Woodly Sully, says the family is counting its blessings.
—Jamilka Gibson, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
What a year of health and blessings for me this year.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Expect practical assistance, love and blessings, innovations, and plenty of money.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Nemens is meticulous in building each character’s universe, stacking them with blessings and obstacles alike.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
But revelations have their blessings too.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Another moment Reddick will remember forever Reddick counted a lot of blessings Sunday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
Kincaid and Sullivan believed Guthrie's home would be the best place for the children's blessings.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Her fiancé, Woodly Sully, says the family is counting its blessings.
—Jamilka Gibson, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
What a year of health and blessings for me this year.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Expect practical assistance, love and blessings, innovations, and plenty of money.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Nemens is meticulous in building each character’s universe, stacking them with blessings and obstacles alike.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
But revelations have their blessings too.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
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An imam was hauled up from his small room adjacent to his small mosque and ordered to get ready to lead the funeral prayers of a very important man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered under heavy Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including some who were allowed to enter from the occupied West Bank.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Most clinical studies show benefits with 250–500 mg of glutathione per day.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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That said, a seven-figure net worth amassed over time comes with a set of financial benefits and complexities that can easily turn into missteps—like a surprise tax bill or family fallout after an inheritance.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bills were sent to the opposite chamber for another round of approvals before they were sent to the governor's desk.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Requiring that new data centers demonstrate no corresponding price increase on utility ratepayers before being issued the necessary permits and zoning approvals forces innovation.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The makeup of each candidate field could change over the next several weeks, as the last day for candidates to file nominating petitions is March 18.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Feb. 2026
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Attorneys in Florida and across the country are increasingly filing habeas corpus petitions in federal court to challenge immigration detention.—
Juan Carlos Chavez,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 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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Still, the Huskies weren’t able to do themselves any favors as far as metrics go.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Gulf, and the world beyond, favors dealing with a strong ruler who can muscle his way through necessary reforms unlike, say, the situation in neighboring Lebanon.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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