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as in paradise
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the enviable bliss of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of bliss
The purpose of a honeymoon is to revel in your newlywed bliss and recover from the stress of planning a wedding.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Their domestic bliss is cut short, however, when Safin's men arrive on the scene.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
The island fast became a magnet for high-profile guests looking for Caribbean bliss and privacy in equal measure.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Their domestic bliss is cut short, however, when Safin's men arrive on the scene.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
The island fast became a magnet for high-profile guests looking for Caribbean bliss and privacy in equal measure.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
Noun
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The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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From start to finish at these Games, her joy has been written all over her face.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One fan advocated for the couple, and encouraged users to remember the joys of innocent affection.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its version, Satellite SOS, works similarly, and requires a clear view of the sky with as little obstruction as possible.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The statement on his Truth Social platform signals new transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), meaning unexplained observations in the sky, an issue that has drawn Washington’s attention for years.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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This boy will bring so much love and happiness to your home.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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After Tuesday’s Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings, there was happiness in Hialeah and suburban Broward County.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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