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Recent Examples of blissfully
The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Derek has been feeling just as blissfully sappy.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Flowy and romantic, with puff sleeves and ruffled tiers, the boho bestseller comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, and is blissfully under $50.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Messardière is grand yet blissfully unfussy, a place where its distinction is felt through intuitive ease rather than ceremony.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
For frequent flyers or those lacking a green thumb, this decor piece is a no-brainer that blissfully requires zero maintenance.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
To that end, Ian spends most of the new film getting blissfully high with a hulking zombie nudist (Chi Lewis-Parry), whom the good doctor has tamed into drugged-out submission and named Samson.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
According to Hawaiian mythology, a warrior called Ohia and his lover Lehua lived blissfully in the forest until interrupted by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and destruction.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s when something blissfully tragic dawned on Ziani.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Derek has been feeling just as blissfully sappy.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Flowy and romantic, with puff sleeves and ruffled tiers, the boho bestseller comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, and is blissfully under $50.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026
Messardière is grand yet blissfully unfussy, a place where its distinction is felt through intuitive ease rather than ceremony.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
For frequent flyers or those lacking a green thumb, this decor piece is a no-brainer that blissfully requires zero maintenance.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
To that end, Ian spends most of the new film getting blissfully high with a hulking zombie nudist (Chi Lewis-Parry), whom the good doctor has tamed into drugged-out submission and named Samson.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
According to Hawaiian mythology, a warrior called Ohia and his lover Lehua lived blissfully in the forest until interrupted by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and destruction.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s when something blissfully tragic dawned on Ziani.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissfully
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The first gigs in 16 years from formerly battling brothers singer Liam Gallagher and guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher were rapturously received and left fans begging for more.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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The film was rapturously received at Cannes, winning Filho Best Director and Moura Best Actor.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yet university leaders have spoken optimistically about the future, bolstered by its new membership in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), its coaching staff and a $25 million renovation of its archaic football stadium.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Trojans started the game more optimistically, winning the opening tip and charging ahead.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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All New York City services will hopefully be back by tomorrow after many disruptions following yesterday's snowstorm, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a news briefing this morning.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the process, hopefully they won’t get embroiled in an international scandal—though for champion figure skaters, that’s always a distinct possibility.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Yes, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has a happy ending—euphorically, nonsensically so.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Democrat had joked about shooting the Republican leader of the state House and blithely spoken of watching his children die in their mother’s arms.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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The Villarreal friendly offered a glimpse of both the potential and the challenge.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lionel Messi in Las Vegas for an Inter Miami friendly shone a light on how sport is gravitating towards Nevada and the Strip.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Blissfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissfully. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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