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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
But the bliss of that new dawn was short-lived, and not just because of the appearance of the guillotine in public squares across the country.
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Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Those few extra inches are the difference between sitting pretty and reclining in bliss.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
For three-quarters of its pages, the book reads like a paean to dope, a lyrical testament to the transcendent bliss of the first time using, and to the futile effort to recapture it.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Try bicycles for more exercise disguised as fun, then saunter over to Spa La Quinta’s 23,000 square feet of bliss.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Those few extra inches are the difference between sitting pretty and reclining in bliss.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
For three-quarters of its pages, the book reads like a paean to dope, a lyrical testament to the transcendent bliss of the first time using, and to the futile effort to recapture it.
—Scott Stossel, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Try bicycles for more exercise disguised as fun, then saunter over to Spa La Quinta’s 23,000 square feet of bliss.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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With 41 ski resorts, 500 snowshoeing trails, Michelin-level dining, and Dark Sky stargazing, the state is a paradise for outdoor winter travelers.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Welcome to Arkansas – The Natural State, a mountain biking paradise.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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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 12 Nov. 2025.
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