as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
An adjacent identical villa can also be rented to create a blissful compound.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Say what is true to invite blissful bonding.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
His first albums under his own name, 1995’s Earth & Nightfall and 1996’s cult classic Ten Days of Blue, were blissful-sounding ambient techno records that took the melodic sensibilities of the local scene to their cosmic extremes.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Say what is true to invite blissful bonding.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
His first albums under his own name, 1995’s Earth & Nightfall and 1996’s cult classic Ten Days of Blue, were blissful-sounding ambient techno records that took the melodic sensibilities of the local scene to their cosmic extremes.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Ashur awakes in this alternative timeline, but not all is blissful.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
Adjective
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Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thompson was thankful for the unanimous approval of his request to retire Melissa, according to a March 4 statement.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suleyman, who is an honor guard commander and commander of the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, is happy veterans are appreciated more in light of the 250th celebration.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a series of popular posts on the store’s r/ALDI subreddit, the brand’s beloved Specialty Selected Croissant Toast is now back in stores—and customers are delighted.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders’ by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Originally from the western province of Matanzas, Ventura is not satisfied with her life in Miami.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Kremlin will also be pleased the US has used huge numbers of munitions, notably advanced missiles that Ukraine badly needed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some customers rave about the customer service and are pleased with payout amounts after filing claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carolyn and Lauren are only glad Ann couldn’t make it, lest someone start spitting bars.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spend time with people who seem glad to see you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The tour of everything from puffin movement to kittiwake perception is a joyous and fascinating one, even as the tragedy of these species’ disappearances is never far from view.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The willful Sun teams up with joyous Jupiter to energize your domestic zone and your intimidating 8th house.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After spending much of his first season with the Lakers in a stunned funk following the blockbuster trade that shipped him out of Dallas, Doncic has tried to revive his joyful style this year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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From thought-provoking discussions and engaging events to joyful celebrations and community service.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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