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as in prayer
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
winning the lottery shortly after being laid off was an unexpected blessing
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as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
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as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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as in consecrating
to make holy through prayers or ritual
the priest blessed the water, thus allowing it to be used as holy water for various rites
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as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifting
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
blessed with a knack for glib conversation
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Recent Examples of blessing
Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Paramount Global, Verizon and any other companies trying to gain the government’s blessing for mergers should eliminate policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
United States national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to overlook him for their two games in this international break may be a blessing in disguise for Aaronson.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
There's so much going on, so many blessings, so many great things.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Forget the Luka Doncic deal; count your blessings, Lakers fans, that Hurley stayed in Storrs.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Paramount Global, Verizon and any other companies trying to gain the government’s blessing for mergers should eliminate policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
United States national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to overlook him for their two games in this international break may be a blessing in disguise for Aaronson.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
There's so much going on, so many blessings, so many great things.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
Noun
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An audio recording of the pope thanking people for their prayers was released on Thursday, March.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Francis has stayed in control In between respiratory crises, prayer and physiotherapy, Francis has appointed over a dozen bishops, approved a handful of new saints, authorized a three-year extension of his signature reform process and sent off messages public and private.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Taking multiple shots won’t give you more benefits faster.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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But Trump will need congressional approval to fully shut down the department.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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That includes reviewers of new drug applications, whose salaries are funded primarily by fees paid for by drugmakers when seeking approval, not taxpayers.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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But this consecration can be frightening too, as Western stars have almost immediately embraced Nigerian sounds.—
Billboard France,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral.—
THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Dec. 2024
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Recently celebrating his 70th birthday, Washington continues to be a dominant and influential force in Hollywood and beyond, and has shown no signs of slowing down.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Kidman, Winslet, and Jolie are all previous Globes winners, while Swinton has been nominated a total of five times, and both Torres and Anderson are celebrating their first nominations.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In Mainland China, Tencent’s Zhang Jun posted on WeChat that the recent news around gifting on WeChat was a rumor.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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For folks who love to travel, consider gifting them an unforgettable experience.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, March 17 this was increased to $500,000, following an online petition that drew more than 9,000 signatures.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Suri’s attorney has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court in Virginia, seeking to determine whether his detainment is lawful.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Having another player of that skill level is a boon for Maurice and the Panthers as the playoffs approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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With a boon from the city to the tune of $2.5 million, plus $4.3 million granted to the city by the Idaho Transportation Department and funneled toward the project, the overpass is finally in sight.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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