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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
The teens spend the night driving around their small California town, getting into trouble and enjoying their last moments of childlike bliss before going their separate ways.
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Jené Luciani Sena
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After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 26 June 2025
Director Max Webster hasn’t been content to stop the sensory bliss at animal sightings.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Such is the bliss of a new coach’s first few months that there’s nothing to suggest time and experience won’t correct everything.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 26 June 2025
Director Max Webster hasn’t been content to stop the sensory bliss at animal sightings.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Such is the bliss of a new coach’s first few months that there’s nothing to suggest time and experience won’t correct everything.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
Noun
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They were once used as street trees in Los Angeles for their drought tolerance, columnar growth habit, and attractive silhouette against the sky.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The sun’s path for northern hemisphere gardeners will trend farther south in the sky as summer slides into early autumn.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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Once victorious, Zeus condemned his vanquished opponents, notably Atlas, who was forced to carry the burden of the heavens, for eternity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The air smelled of sea salt, cinnamon and tropical fruit, as if God had spilled sunscreen from the heavens during application.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Research shows that the act of mindfully enjoying an experience amplifies our happiness.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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On July 4, 1776, 56 signatories to the Declaration of Independence signed their death warrants to secure unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through, among other things, government by the consent of the governed.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Los Angeles has a longstanding reputation as a warm-weather paradise.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Located bayside, World Wide Sportsman, now part of Bass Pro Shops, is a paradise for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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