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as in paradise
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
In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
This could be the euphoric bliss of an orgasm, a hit of heroin, the thrill of skydiving, a big win for a gambler, or that romantically potent lingering eye-contact with a new limerent object.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The Florida heat only turns up the temperature for these two enemies turned co-workers, but is there a future of cool bliss?
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
This could be the euphoric bliss of an orgasm, a hit of heroin, the thrill of skydiving, a big win for a gambler, or that romantically potent lingering eye-contact with a new limerent object.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The Florida heat only turns up the temperature for these two enemies turned co-workers, but is there a future of cool bliss?
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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The period was also marked by rapid economic growth, solidifying the city’s reputation as a financial hub and a consumer’s paradise.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Boise, Idaho Boise is a paradise for outdoor lovers.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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James saw him one day and was drawn to help kids in similar situations realize their joy.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Her family’s all nearby, out in the country and away from San Marcos, where Lindsey is surrounded by dark skies, and has space for gardens, fires to gather around and animals to rescue.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The students, along with others from Country Day’s lower school, gathered on the campus football field May 5 to watch the balloon get filled with helium and lift into the sky.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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McDonald didn’t bother hiding his happiness as KU’s defense stopped a pivotal fourth down late in the second quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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It’s brought a lot of joy, happiness and success to my life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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