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1
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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also blest
1
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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2
as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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3
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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei personally ‘blessed’ Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
The South is blessed with a bounty of delicious mayonnaise brands, each with their own evangelistic bands of fervent followers.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
British talk show host Graham Norton, who has had Swift as a guest on his program, claimed to have garnered an invite to the blessed event.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei personally ‘blessed’ Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
And we've been blessed by Pope Leo.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
The South is blessed with a bounty of delicious mayonnaise brands, each with their own evangelistic bands of fervent followers.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
Adjective
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The pineapple is just so moreish, the slight tang with sweetness on that pastry is just divine.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
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In the middle ages, truth was imposed from on high by divine authority, backed by coercion and violence if necessary.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The Azteca stadium — Mexico’s most iconic sporting venue and a holy site for football fans around the globe — reopened in March after two years of renovation work.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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In addition to sweet basil, there are many varieties of basil, including Thai, lemon, holy, opal, and spicy globe, and lemon basil, which offer exciting flavor differences.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There's the pleasant experience of interacting with them.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 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 New York native celebrated enthusiastically with his teammates after scoring his first World Cup goal, a milestone moment in his international career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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As Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, fans waved their flags, cheered and celebrated the major event that will hit Kansas City in a matter of days.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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This all changed a few years ago when someone gifted me a Kindle for Christmas.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as whichever other stone fruits catch your eye, are heavenly in this easy slab pie that asks only 20 minutes of your active time.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Drive the heavenly Road to Hana with dozens of waterfalls, lush gardens, and breathtaking ocean views.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The Midwest is home to the history of sophisticated Indigenous villages and sacred landscapes.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Moreover, Christian humanists believe the sacred-secular divide that many Christians embrace is not just artificial but profoundly misguided.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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