as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The great majority of people who have NDEs describe the experience as blissful, more real than reality itself, and altogether outside of time.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Few destinations in the Caribbean boast a finer roster of luxury hotels and blissful beaches than Anguilla, its shores still spared from the overdevelopment of some of its neighbors.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Netflix What happens when a supernatural danger descends on a blissful retirement community?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The great majority of people who have NDEs describe the experience as blissful, more real than reality itself, and altogether outside of time.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Few destinations in the Caribbean boast a finer roster of luxury hotels and blissful beaches than Anguilla, its shores still spared from the overdevelopment of some of its neighbors.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
Adjective
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Cuyler couldn't be more thankful.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Personally, just so thankful to be able to be a part of this.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Needless to say, the league and other owners weren’t happy with the 34% of $84 million annually that had come out of the bankruptcy proceedings, but the Dodgers pointed out that those terms were driven by court proceedings.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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No home videos from happier days, now tinged with the ominousness of a tragedy in the making.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And any modern cinephiles should be delighted to see classics by John Carpenter, Amy Heckerling, Christopher Nolan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Ken Burns, and more all be recognized by the Film Registry.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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So when the actress reunited with costars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy to film the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, her twins were delighted.—
Tabitha Britt,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Let go of how your inspo lands for now, and be satisfied to plant a seed.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Let go of how your inspo lands for now, be satisfied to plant a seed.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her director wasn’t pleased, but her director’s approval hadn’t gotten her anywhere in the past.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The look on his face was pleased, flattered, almost boyish.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Microsoft will no doubt be glad to see the end of the month next week, and will hope for a better February.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talking about music, Nicolau was glad to be able to work with longtime friend and popular Portuguese singer — and 2017 Eurovision winner — Salvador Sobral.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As a bonus, watch a joyous Ashley and Bailey take a break from their intense love story as Kate and Anthony to show off their moves.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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In spite of the grandness of the scale and the weight of the house — and Matthieu’s job, his first haute couture collection felt joyous, intimate, meaningful and extremely personal.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gallows humor and joyful nihilism seems something of a trend in 2026, and the penguin appears to fit that category, although many have found the creature to be a symbol of endurance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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