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as in sky
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
Still, there is one specific downside that can really put a damper on my seasonal bliss—a sunburnt scalp.
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Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Thailand also offers a wide range of living options from the buzzing capital Bangkok to the relaxed royal resort town of Hua Hin, the art and culture of Chiang Mai, and the beachside bliss of islands Koh Samui, Krabi, and beyond… You’re truly spoiled for choice here.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Their post-wedding bliss is cut short when the baby starts growing at an abnormally fast rate, and Bella deals with a host of medical issues.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 May 2025
For those wanting to prolong their bliss, the spa also features multisensory showers—infused with scents like lavender and eucalyptus—alongside steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Thailand also offers a wide range of living options from the buzzing capital Bangkok to the relaxed royal resort town of Hua Hin, the art and culture of Chiang Mai, and the beachside bliss of islands Koh Samui, Krabi, and beyond… You’re truly spoiled for choice here.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Their post-wedding bliss is cut short when the baby starts growing at an abnormally fast rate, and Bella deals with a host of medical issues.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 May 2025
For those wanting to prolong their bliss, the spa also features multisensory showers—infused with scents like lavender and eucalyptus—alongside steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
Noun
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Is a nova explosion about to light up the night sky?—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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This year’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service — a welcome change from the 2022 event, which was held during a May heat wave.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So think about joy as the experience and happiness as the idea.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Everyone will be looking at the heavens through powerful amateur telescopes.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Blasts of wind, rolling surf, fissuring earth: these elemental threats appear and disappear like signs from the heavens, harbingers of the end times.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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The perfect smile can be the key to self-esteem, to happiness, to personal connection.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Microsoft Confirms New Free Update Deadline For Windows Users There is also evidence that having a variety of places contributes to happiness.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Visitors can step into a foodie paradise featuring high-quality ingredients from honeys and oils to spice & sauce seasoning and BBQ rubs, delectable street food from Peru, Korea, India, Turkey, Scandinavia and more.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The Galápagos Islands of Ecuador need no introduction: The famous laboratory for Charles Darwin and his research on evolution are a naturalist’s paradise, brimming with endemic species.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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