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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
Pure bliss, no fear, no distractions just me vs the mountain.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
The publication sought out the very best spots for beach bliss throughout the Golden State’s 400 beaches and 840 miles of coastline.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Or maybe the ambivalence is really about art, the agony and bliss of being chained to the drawing board.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bliss
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
The publication sought out the very best spots for beach bliss throughout the Golden State’s 400 beaches and 840 miles of coastline.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Or maybe the ambivalence is really about art, the agony and bliss of being chained to the drawing board.
—Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bliss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
Noun
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Fireworks light up the sky over Bristol Harbor on the evening of July 3 and set the stage for July 4, with the Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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But that joy cracked under the weight of what came next.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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As a dissident, Limonov didn’t find New York to be some immigrant heaven, but rather a cutthroat town where the Upper West Side socialites were as disaffected and atrophied as Politburo members.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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While there will be emphasis on families and domestic lives, the dazzling configurations taking place in the heavens above could even mark a period where past-life connections return to bring potential radiance and good news.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Expensive tickets, of course, and a scalper’s paradise.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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From alpine lakes to wild rivers, these are the hidden spots that feel like your own private paradise (just don’t forget your water shoes).—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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