as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
Matchday in Panama is a blissful assault on the senses.
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Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
After a quick tour of the property and your pavilion, the young, slightly self-conscious staff leave you in blissful peace.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Cream Corn Shucking corn is one of the messiest kitchen tasks there is, nevertheless, Southerners persist, because cream corn is one of the most blissful summer dishes.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
The feeling of those blissful days is quite different now.
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Dawn White,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blissful
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
After a quick tour of the property and your pavilion, the young, slightly self-conscious staff leave you in blissful peace.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Cream Corn Shucking corn is one of the messiest kitchen tasks there is, nevertheless, Southerners persist, because cream corn is one of the most blissful summer dishes.
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
The feeling of those blissful days is quite different now.
—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blissful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
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The Kardashians star drew criticism for wearing the heirloom garment — though Monroe's estate said the Hollywood legend would have been delighted to see Kim in the gown.
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The piece is currently available in 15 colors and has more than 3,900 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers.
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Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
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Most of us are really, really pleased to get something.
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Like everyone else driving around Little Havana Monday afternoon, Marlins starting pitcher Tyler Phillips was taken aback by the joyous energy of Scotland’s Tartan Army as 8,000 of their kilt-wearing, fun-loving fans made their way to loanDepot park for the Marlins game against the Texas Rangers.
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Ishdeep Narang, a psychiatrist, said the telltale sign is a feeling of desperation rather than joyful anticipation.
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Being joyful there — in the Dominican Republic, where small shacks and houses pieced together by junkyard scraps sometimes hold families with over a dozen members — seems incomprehensible.
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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