as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
In my book, loungewear (and blissful comfort) is absolutely seasonless.
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
After a few days of blissful middle-of-the-night wake-up calls from his hangry daughter, Crocker had to leave for Houston and the Sweet 16.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Brought to market by Susan Bradley, the blissful oasis promises fresh, airy living spaces and a private boat house with a party deck, which is a rare treasure since they are no longer permitted to be built on this lake.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
After a few days of blissful middle-of-the-night wake-up calls from his hangry daughter, Crocker had to leave for Houston and the Sweet 16.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Brought to market by Susan Bradley, the blissful oasis promises fresh, airy living spaces and a private boat house with a party deck, which is a rare treasure since they are no longer permitted to be built on this lake.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
Adjective
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Her return to Chicago was full of love from the Sky faithful — and Reese was thankful for the support.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other fans were simply thankful for the sauce's return.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For me, a happy ending would be Rue finally being free of all of her past mistakes that have led to her current situation.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Archaeologist Franca Cibecchini is delighted the water is so clear.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump, of course, accepted and delighted last year in a second go-around of the trappings of royalty.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In general, the protein in yogurt can help keep you full and satisfied for a long time.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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But not all Republicans were pleased.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone, though, is pleased.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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College of Business Dean Matt Luth was glad to see the students have something tangible at the end of their group project.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reeve is glad the team came to Kansas City.—
PJ Green
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everything that happened on the boat was entirely fine, even joyous.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The best power-pop thrives on the simmering tension between joyous jangle and sorrowful sentiment, and Presley imbues Orange’s songs with a palpable sense of shame and regret that makes even its most ebullient tracks feel heavy.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In that derelict playground, Lucy reminisces about her hippie youth, then spins in joyful abandon on a rusty carrousel.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Spring clearly has Reese Witherspoon in a joyful mood.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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