MITZVAH Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

mitzvah

noun

Definition of mitzvah

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

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Noun

Chivayo's Rolls-Royces, private aircraft, designer shoes, luxury watches, shopping trips abroad and multimillion-dollar gifts were a constant presence on social media, while his relationships with presidents gave him visibility far beyond Zimbabwe.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
The gift came with the understanding that a new example would be produced by Serra on-site at the museum; this was done in 1995.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of gift

Noun

For more information or assistance registering, including scheduling an appointment, call the office of Miami-Dade Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis at 305-267-6377.

— Angel Doval, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Head Start generally serves families at or below the federal poverty line, while childcare assistance programs in many states face waitlists and funding constraints.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Families may continue a pregnancy, deliver their baby, hold and comfort their child, create memories and receive bereavement support.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Between 2005 and 2024, Chinese firms received, on average, three to eight times more government support than firms in OECD countries.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

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Beauty, grace, freshness, naturalness, youth—all qualities which women have so often been reduced to.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Given just how striking Paulson’s dress was, the actress opted to keep her accessories mostly minimal, save for a pair of dangling Swedish grace earrings courtesy of Engelbert.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of grace

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About the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer As with all Revitalift products, the formula blends a trio of active ingredients to bolster anti-aging benefits.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Drawing on research across multiple fields, Fischer makes the case that when people connect, cooperate, help, and give, the benefits come back to them.

— Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

To weaponize this advantage, the 30 clubs have withheld roughly $75 million each in central-fund distributions, amassing a $2 billion liquidity holdback.

— Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
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— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

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