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felicities

noun

plural of felicity
as in benefits
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing the elderly couple counted their grandchildren as their most cherished felicities

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  1. benefits
  2. blessings
  3. boons
  4. gifts
Noun
  • Black argued that the investments would ultimately advance US interests abroad and deliver tangible benefits to Americans.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • When his grandfather was mauled by a leopard caught in a trap set for an impala, however, Mgesi began to feel that the dangers of hunting wildlife outweighed its benefits for humans.
    — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • And the moments that require the most courage often bring the most blessings.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Recipients of the blessings will change quarterly to further spread the store’s impact, Applegate said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • The rewards Gates, ever the optimist, also outlines some major boons the technology holds.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of boons
Noun
  • This wasn’t an isolated incident; other concrete gifts that Wilson has accumulated this year now decorate the backyard in Ridgewood, Queens.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of gifts
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“Felicities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicities. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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