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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From Elon Musk to Jay-Z, these members of the Forbes list have an extra reason to be thankful for this Mother’s Day.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Yes, The Comeback put on a happy face, for Valerie’s sake.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The games, piled high on shelves and tables, actually had an organization system, something Carolyn was not used to but was quite happy about.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As keen watersport enthusiasts, we were delighted by the array of options available at both Soneva resorts, always starting our days with an early morning snorkel, whether it was accessed via a slide or a short walk across the beach.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Everyone went home after dessert, around midnight, incredibly satisfied.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Low-molecular hyaluronic acids seep deep into skin to attract moisture, keeping it soft, supple, and supremely satisfied.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Carnevali must have been pleased for his friend, Beppe Marotta, the Inter president.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Modlin, the owner of the Virginia manufacturer, is pleased with Washington’s focus on returning manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Maggie was glad to have missed the grapefruit slices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Escobarete is glad Campbell made the choice to become a Crusader.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Leavitt announced the joyous news in a post on X, sharing details about her growing family.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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His lo-fi film Memory of Princess Mumbi, a joyous, wildly inventive and scrappy futuristic romance, celebrates the power of friendship and storytelling.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Every seating unfolds to a soundtrack of 90s hip-hop, an unexpected but perfect counterpoint that keeps the room relaxed, energetic, and quietly joyful.—
Lori Fredrich,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The royal mom shared the same picture to her Instagram on Monday, along with a joyful message below.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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