1
as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
the priest offered a benediction for the missing children
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the library's silence was a welcome benediction to someone, like me, who needed to concentrate
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Recent Examples of benediction
Even the pastor who delivered the benediction at Trump’s inauguration, Lorenzo Sewell, launched a memecoin called $LORENZO in an attempt to cash in.
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Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy.
—Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
He was followed by a bar joke’s worth of benedictions—from a rabbi, a Catholic priest, and a Black evangelical pastor.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2025
The benediction will be delivered by Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Center, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and the Rev. Fr.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy.
—Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
He was followed by a bar joke’s worth of benedictions—from a rabbi, a Catholic priest, and a Black evangelical pastor.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2025
The benediction will be delivered by Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Center, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and the Rev. Fr.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
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During the refurbishment, Neville’s website states that around 50 homeless people accessed the premises, declared squatters’ rights and stayed with the blessing of Neville and his partners.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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It can only be assumed that in the future artificial intelligence will prove to be both a blessing and a curse.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Trump's Cabinet meeting begins with a prayer President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting began with a prayer on Wednesday.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Catholic Church stands with immigrants, as Cardinal Robert McElroy reminded us in the recent prayer service at the cathedral.—
Scott Santarosa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The shortage has been a boon for small producers across the country, including North Texas, as consumers seek out alternatives to sparse offerings at grocery stores.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
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The ratings for Thursday’s final aren’t in yet, but, according to the NHL, the round-robin rounds proved to be a boon for viewership.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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