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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
Martin exclaimed to the thousands in the crowd, as if to celebrate Byron and Cabot’s evident bliss with each other.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Relaxing by a garden pond while listening to the soothing sound of trickling water is pure bliss.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Lie-flat beds, access to private lounges, and multi-course meals served on fine china can transform even the longest flight into something approaching bliss—especially when the airline gets it just right.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Out back, there's a swing set, dock, and charming gazebo — the picture of suburban bliss.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Relaxing by a garden pond while listening to the soothing sound of trickling water is pure bliss.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Lie-flat beds, access to private lounges, and multi-course meals served on fine china can transform even the longest flight into something approaching bliss—especially when the airline gets it just right.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Out back, there's a swing set, dock, and charming gazebo — the picture of suburban bliss.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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Fighter jets fly in the sky during a rehearsal for a military parade on August 24, 2025, in Beijing, China.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both are shining in the eastern sky, with Jupiter above and Venus below.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Eccentric Lamb Fiber Arts is a crafter’s heaven and community hub, with fibers, tools, and classes for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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The second season doesn’t attempt to immediately reproduce the dance scene, and thank heavens for that.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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It’s also based in part on Harvard’s The Human Flourishing Program, which measures human flourishing based on five areas, including happiness and life satisfaction, physical and mental health, meaning and purpose, character and virtue, and close social relationships.—
Anne Field,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The mood boosts were linked to caffeine consumption, with researchers finding that the positive emotions included enthusiasm and happiness.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Life there was not exactly paradise, and over six years, the residents often butted heads in a small community where everyone was out for themselves.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
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Across the Pacific, at the Ranch at Laguna Beach—more of a golf destination than a surf paradise—the Ranch offers one of the most unique surf experiences for seasoned wave riders.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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