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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the enviable bliss of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of bliss
Miraval Austin, perched on a hilltop overlooking Lake Travis, combines Southern charm with Zen bliss.
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
Your Ultimate Aries 2025 Horoscope, as Predicted by a Celebrity Astrologer
Jan. 8, 2025: Harmony and bliss
The moon is in Taurus on this day, which is great news because the moon loves to be in Taurus — Luna exalts here, so emotions and the overall atmosphere feel solid, secure and grounded.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The Glendale plant will produce several of Nestlé's creamer brands, including Coffee mate, natural bliss and Starbucks Coffee At Home.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
Your Ultimate Aries 2025 Horoscope, as Predicted by a Celebrity Astrologer
Jan. 8, 2025: Harmony and bliss
The moon is in Taurus on this day, which is great news because the moon loves to be in Taurus — Luna exalts here, so emotions and the overall atmosphere feel solid, secure and grounded.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The Glendale plant will produce several of Nestlé's creamer brands, including Coffee mate, natural bliss and Starbucks Coffee At Home.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
Noun
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Because blue light scatters relatively easily, that's why our sky appears in that color most of the time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The water was much clearer there, and the sky overhead was suddenly brighter.—
Valerie Rains,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mbappe celebrated in his usual way in recent months, running back to the centre circle, throwing his hands up in the air in an outpouring of joy and anger and urging his team-mates to push on.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The three-pound mixed-breed internet-famous therapy dog dispensed joy simply by existing.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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Dopamine is also released, creating happiness and satisfaction while lowering levels of stress and anxiety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In this island paradise, Prospera’s lucky citizens enjoy long, fulfilling lives until the monitors embedded in their forearms, meant to measure their physical health and psychological well-being, fall below 10 percent.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Or establish trade routes with them to boost the health of your paradise's economy?—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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