mitzvah

noun

Definition of mitzvahnext
as in gift

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Recent Examples of mitzvah Yeah, so the bar mitzvah was on our birthday — which is March 14 — a month ago. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Its symbolism is also meant to teach us to support others who could, in turn, perform mitzvahs (good deeds). — Parents Editors, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025 The commandment, or mitzvah, of Hanukkah is to light the menorah with family or friends at home. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025 An iconic disco-pop outfit with a crossover hit often understood to be about gay cruising that has become a global sports-and-bar-mitzvah anthem. — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mitzvah
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitzvah
  1. gift
  2. kindness
  3. assistance
  4. support
  5. grace
  6. benefit
  7. advantage
  8. mercy
Noun
  • Every episode at Season 23 is a gift, and a lot of people here feel that way.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Trump opened his remarks there by describing how the new jet parked behind him was a gift from the Qatari royal family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • For Caron, the interaction was especially meaningful because her son is not always met with the same kindness.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Tonight’s lesson is on truthfulness and embodying loving kindness.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • And those striving for zest under these circumstances may benefit from assistance from a mental health professional like a psychologist, a physical health provider like a physician, or a personal trainer or fitness instructor.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The government plans to support participating companies through loan guarantees and assistance with administrative requirements.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Blue Origin also aims to produce nearly all its components and systems in-house, while maintaining support from external suppliers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Peter and Rebecca’s sister Lauren will serve as Rebecca’s support swimmer.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The decision is a rebuke of the defense secretary, who has remained in the president’s good graces through numerous controversies.
    — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The dodo, with its waddling gait, its stubby wings, its goggly eyes, and its preposterous beak, has none of the power, grace, or charisma of those other animals—but that’s part of its charm.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of grace
Noun
  • Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Ohio polling raises questions Advertisement As polling consistently shows an advantage for Acton, Republicans are increasingly arguing that the polls may be wrong by just enough to give Ramaswamy the win.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • Showing mercy to murderers historically has not been popular with voters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Take-Two would show CL no mercy —why should CL show any to them?
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of mercy

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