as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
Just outside of the home, a Swedish-style, wood-burning hot tub and fire pit offer a blissful conclusion to any day.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Only true believers could expect such blissful symmetry.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Robbie’s practical version of that blissful beach is a remote quarry near his rural home.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Put the new QuietComforts in your ears and the rest of the world simply falls into blissful silence.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Only true believers could expect such blissful symmetry.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Robbie’s practical version of that blissful beach is a remote quarry near his rural home.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Put the new QuietComforts in your ears and the rest of the world simply falls into blissful silence.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
Adjective
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Finally made it back home from Talladega — a little sore, but feeling better and thankful for all the support.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Others were simply thankful to hear the man was able to avoid a serious allergic reaction before fully understanding his allergy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Danish drugmaker's unsolicited bid is rarely seen in the industry, and Pfizer certainly wasn't happy about it.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The idea, even now, seems surprising in its simplicity, yet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sister Rita is delighted to see so many people in attendance.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Others, such as Underdog Fantasy, are satisfied with merely hosting someone else’s exchange in their apps and tacking on small trading fees to create revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal drew sharp criticism, leaving few senators fully satisfied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The charismatic auctioneer was clearly pleased, teasing the eager bidder.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sturm, who has had no illusions about what his team can and can’t do, is pleased with the way his players are starting to take to his hybrid zone/man system.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers will be glad to get him back at some point next year.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Talking with reporters after the game, Bosa was glad the Bills won, but not so happy about the Chiefs converting a fourth-and-17 play.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something joyous to look forward to, and evoking that around your place adds to the good vibes.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Denver Broncos improved to 8-2 with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, but the vibe in the postgame locker room at Mile High Stadium wasn't exactly joyous.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Junkaroo, a kaleidoscopic, centuries-old street parade rooted in West African traditions and a joyful window into Bahamian heritage.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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Coming back to this joyful city to be honored is a very precious moment.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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