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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
Jupiter is in your sign, showering you with blessings of fortune every step along the way.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The separation of powers is a way to secure those blessings.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Family blessings, radical improvements, serious focus and money, money, money.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Every night at dusk, locals and travelers gather for the Ganga Aarti, a sunset ceremony to honor the river and its many blessings.
—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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The separation of powers is a way to secure those blessings.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Family blessings, radical improvements, serious focus and money, money, money.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Once again, the dog of my dreams is trotting along beside me, and nagging thoughts about the miraculous nature of unexpected blessings keep me up at night.
—Margaret Moorman, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Every night at dusk, locals and travelers gather for the Ganga Aarti, a sunset ceremony to honor the river and its many blessings.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
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Zac now spends his days chasing his three under 3 around the house — playing games, saying prayers, changing diapers, and FaceTiming Mommy.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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When the killings started in 2016, clergy were the first responders, often called upon to say prayers for the dead and preside over funerals.—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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These investments lift everyone working in the software industry, making technology more accessible and extending its benefits across society.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Letting your child’s artistic side flourish has innumerable benefits, from boosting confidence to creativity.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Crete Village Board voted Monday on approvals to allow the construction of a 2,400-acre solar farm that will span parts of the village and unincorporated Will County, despite strong backlash from residents.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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California’s secretary of state launched an investigation after video surfaced that appeared to show people paid $5 to sign initiative petitions under other people’s names.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In San Diego County, for example, 297 of the 516 petitions received to date (counting those made in 2026) have been dismissed, with 33% of those set aside because the request targeted someone who was not eligible under the Care Act.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 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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Applying fertilizer too early favors weed growth, which then competes with emerging grasses for water, sunlight, and nutrients.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Granted, being out there with the Letang-Girard pairing did him no favors.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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