1
as in prayers
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 benefits
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 approvals
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 consecrations
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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Recent Examples of blessings
One of the great blessings of our Revolution was when citizens saw that the Articles of Confederation didn’t work, people began to participate in a conversation about a Constitution.
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Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
On Friday, May 1, a man — identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam — died shortly after transporting an elephant to the nearby Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple for blessings as part of a festival, local news outlets Onmanorama, The Free Press Journal and News Karnataka reported.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Real blessings are by Martinez and others who refuse to be silent.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Williams has received the blessings of Smith and Thomas’ father, Bobby, and has asked both to serve on the board.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Many farmers seek divine blessings for favorable weather and a bountiful season.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
On Friday, May 1, a man — identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam — died shortly after transporting an elephant to the nearby Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple for blessings as part of a festival, local news outlets Onmanorama, The Free Press Journal and News Karnataka reported.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Real blessings are by Martinez and others who refuse to be silent.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Williams has received the blessings of Smith and Thomas’ father, Bobby, and has asked both to serve on the board.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Many farmers seek divine blessings for favorable weather and a bountiful season.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessings
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wore an Arsenal tunic to Eid prayers in the Bronx.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The New Year eventually came, bringing with it fresh hopes and prayers and celebrations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Here is a look at the who, what, when and why behind this potential transaction, which is still subject to league approvals and other conditions.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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Nexstar initially argued that Bonta’s action came too late — after Nexstar had gained its federal approvals for the deal.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Other residents have started petitions to stop the project, while city council members have offered public opposition.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Multiple organizations have taken issue with the proposal, writing letters and submitting petitions to city officials opposing it.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Programs like this are massive boons to parents who are often stranded without pediatric advice in between their hospital visits.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s attacks on his former allies who are now critical of him also aren’t doing him any favors, Hassan says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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The current American League standings do them no favors, either, even though the Yankees did put so much early distance between themselves and the rest of the field.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Some fruits and vegetables are so special they’re treated like rare seasonal gifts, including figs from trees grown from cuttings brought from Greece by Grow + Gather’s founder, George Gastis, passed down through generations of his family.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His final Cup Series season would have been a true farewell tour — a last chance at his elusive Daytona 500, last visit to each racetrack as a Cup driver, gifts from each racetrack and tributes such as grandstands named in his honor.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Blessings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessings. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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