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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
As Venus in Scorpio forms a seductive trine with Mars in Cancer on Oct. 8, the energy is lush for passion, emotional depth and vibrational bliss.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Follows newlyweds Hyun-su (the late Parasite start Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su develops a dangerous REM sleep disorder.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024
But fear and terror coexist here with the flickering moments of bliss.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
After the Runaway Bride-style finale of Spider-Man 2, Peter and Mary Jane now seem settled in their domestic bliss.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Follows newlyweds Hyun-su (the late Parasite start Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su develops a dangerous REM sleep disorder.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024
But fear and terror coexist here with the flickering moments of bliss.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
After the Runaway Bride-style finale of Spider-Man 2, Peter and Mary Jane now seem settled in their domestic bliss.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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The silvery orb will shine bright in the sky for a hair more than 16 hours on Saturday evening into Sunday morning.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cold Moons typically appear larger and brighter than usual due to the moon's high position in the sky during the winter months.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Watch the video above to see two kids light up at their new fluffy bundle of joy!Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Spend time investigating your values, moments of joy, rituals, and needs in order to amplify that personality throughout your home.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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While the heavens above can often reflect this same vision, with the stars and planets moving onward into new territory, the sky also has wisdom for us, too.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In one motion, Hunter leaped about five feet, extending one arm to the heavens.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Londoño, 63, has turned her home into a birdwatching lodge, a paradise.Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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