as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
during the harbor festival the parish priest offered a benison for the local fishermen
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Recent Examples of benison
Again, not a bad gag, except that Vance, without ado, then pivoted and stiffened into piety, explaining how the touch of God had granted him the benison of a decent sleep before his speech.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benison
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Bob’s loss is catastrophic but his legacy is a blessing and will endure for many more generations.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
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The scene took a year and a half to manifest, as Gracey needed the blessing of the Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate (Regent Street is royal land) and permission to close a bus route for four nights.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Both pass along their deepest thoughts and prayers for the folks in Los Angeles.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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In an affirmation of his success with the latter goal, Young delivered an opening benediction for the Democratic National Convention in 2020.Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2024
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The former President François Hollande, a Socialist who had long refused to associate with Mélenchon, emerged from political retirement to offer his benediction.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Benison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benison. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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