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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
a prayer to the blessed Savior
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2
as in holy
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
statues honoring an array of blessed saints are scattered throughout the cathedral
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the blessed sight of home after a long journey
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as in consecrated
to make holy through prayers or ritual
the priest blessed the water, thus allowing it to be used as holy water for various rites
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as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifted
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
blessed with a knack for glib conversation
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Recent Examples of blessed
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The blessed event was apparently a catastrophe and sparked a major rift within the Beckham family that now appears to be at the point of no return.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Incorporate Plenty Of Seating If you are blessed with a large outdoor area, consider including plenty of seating for family and guests.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
Ayatollah Khamenei personally ‘blessed’ Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The blessed event was apparently a catastrophe and sparked a major rift within the Beckham family that now appears to be at the point of no return.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Those who knew him were blessed to call him a friend.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Incorporate Plenty Of Seating If you are blessed with a large outdoor area, consider including plenty of seating for family and guests.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Roughly nine hours west of Cairo, Siwa is known for salt pools, palm groves and the Oracle of Ammon, where Alexander the Great is said to have been declared divine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Monday was also the first day of one of the holiest periods in Islam as millions embark on pilgrimage.—
Sarah Hassaine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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Speakers said the spot was once the temple of the confederacy and became holy ground of the civil rights movement.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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So, for now, traders can leave their trading desks for a pleasant, long holiday weekend.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Even if all these sunny promises are enshrined in contracts, built into budgets, and consecrated with good intentions, there are still plenty of ways the whole project could go kerflooey.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fund has raised more than $2 million and has celebrated the birth of 111 babies.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Flender, who has shared her support for her son over the years, celebrated Chalamet's Critics' Choice win for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme in January.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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According to Page Six, the piece was not constructed from the actual veil, but was a smaller replica that was created by Dolce & Gabbana and gifted to the couple to display in their home.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Unfortunately, this host is gifted at neither interview nor sketch.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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My Costa Rican Hammam Experience included a vigorous scrub-down on a marble slab in the steamy hammam that used a Costa Rican coffee bean exfoliator for a local twist, followed by a heavenly massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Harnessing the period drama expertise of Banijay’s Diagonal and its key crew, the crossover of historical thriller and arthouse social point film, tense at times and gorgeously shot, played off the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Blending sacred rituals and cultural heritage with theatrical pageantry, Indian weddings can serve as a vibrant showcase of the country’s soft power.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial on the grounds of our Massachusetts State House in Boston stands as a sacred reminder of sacrifice.—
Steven G. Xiarhos,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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