blessings

noun

plural of blessing
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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3
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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4
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 Most famous are the hijras, who traditionally attended weddings, births, and religious ceremonies across the subcontinent, offering blessings and receiving gifts or alms in return. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 The Liberty Medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe, the Constitution Center explains. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The jewels were welcomed home in an elaborate ceremony with traditional blessings by Buddhist monks. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Enjoy a second cup of your morning brew and count your blessings. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2026 Tallulah Gorge State Park Along the border between Georgia and South Carolina sits Tallulah Falls, a small town abounding in natural blessings. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 There will also be trade opportunities for some players that will expand with the blessings of health and an uptick in performance. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
  1. prayers
  2. benefits
  3. approvals
  4. consecrations
  5. petitions
  6. boons
  7. favors
  8. gifts
Noun
  • Please keep her family, her fellow deputies, and the entire Lexington County community in your prayers.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrich family.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of prayers
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  • More recent research suggests that Covid-19 vaccines have continued to show benefits, even as population immunity levels grow and the virus becomes less novel.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The logic is that if colleges are afraid to sign a player out of fear of retaliation, the player won’t receive the benefits of Judge Sweeney’s order granting the injunction.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • The Oyster Creek redevelopment is still subject to future licensing and regulatory approvals.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Anytime my team finds something that would speed up our work, it gets tied up in approvals for months.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of approvals
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  • Cruz, who traveled to Switzerland to witness the consecrations, said the first Sunday after returning to the Mount Holly church looked much like any other.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Wednesday's ceremony came 38 years to the day after Lefebvre was excommunicated alongside those four bishops — including Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, who led Wednesday's consecrations and was again excommunicated Thursday.
    — Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026
Definition of consecrations
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  • The Supreme Court ruled immediately after hearing arguments that the registrar had relied on advice from Thomas’s office to issue the petitions.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • So far this year, 25 people — including Kohberger — have filed petitions for post-conviction relief in Ada County, according to a review of court records by the Statesman.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of petitions
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  • Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • This is one of the biggest boons of our studio becoming a part of Netflix.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of boons
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  • Early on, the Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Resources opposes Venus in your 8th House of Shared Commitments, stirring tension around budgets, favors, trust, or emotional debt.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • What is more of a scandal, though, is the DOF’s assessment system, which does the wealthy more favors than the outrage cycle credits.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of favors
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  • Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The couple received plenty of gifts from famous friends and family, including Love Is Blind hosts Vanessa and Nick Lachey.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
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