as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
Though in some sense this is a cautionary tale, the way that first Homer describes their attachment, and then Tennyson elaborates on their doomed, blissful apathy, is seductive in its own right.
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Their debut album expands on their pop-meets-Panorama Bar ethos, landing on a blissful medium that will please casual heads and die-hard Front Left-ers alike.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
My sources have shared the blissful moments of parenthood with me.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing more blissful than a Wisconsin summer—at least to this Milwaukee native.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Their debut album expands on their pop-meets-Panorama Bar ethos, landing on a blissful medium that will please casual heads and die-hard Front Left-ers alike.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
My sources have shared the blissful moments of parenthood with me.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing more blissful than a Wisconsin summer—at least to this Milwaukee native.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
Adjective
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The Fierros were thankful and also struggling.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of those staying are fans of the Surrey Hills Beaverbrook original, deliriously happy that there’s now an equally stylish offshoot in the capital, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Duolingo is about to make a lot of language learners very happy.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The majority of the jokes come off as more asserted than delighted.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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When the debt is satisfied, or the order is lifted or expires, your employer has to stop garnishing your pay.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The company also offers a 30-day return policy for users who aren’t satisfied.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Not everyone in the Israeli government is pleased with the ceasefire deal.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Coaches may not be pleased if star tackle football players opt to play flag instead.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Rinker, whose last few years have been filled with loss, is just glad to be home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew coach Dave DeHaan is certainly glad for that.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Dinner at the new rustic-style Clover Gordes is a joyous affair, helmed by chef Jean-François Piège, with signature dishes including pizza soufflés and a carbonara of wild squid.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Principal Jon Chlebowski said Wednesday was a joyous day but also tearful, as everyone will miss each other.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The service The staff are gentle but also fun, witty and joyful, such as Rini, who can answer almost any question on Bawah; Nintya who handles landscaping and permaculture; and the waiter Julian, who likes to practice his English accent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Pride Month is both a joyful celebration and a serious political reminder that LGBTQIA people are here and deserve the same rights as everyone else.—
Allison Hope,
Parents,
3 June 2026
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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