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as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
the priest offered a benediction for the missing children
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the library's silence was a welcome benediction to someone, like me, who needed to concentrate
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Recent Examples of benediction
The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Guns play a defining role in Rod of Iron Ministries, which elevates the Second Amendment to divine benediction.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The closing of a letter suits the liminal space of the benediction.
—Julia Cho, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
But in the midst of this winter of our discontent, her latest piece, the ravishing Terce: A Practical Breviary, now playing at the Space at Irondale in Park Slope, feels almost like a benediction.
—Adam Green, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2024
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Guns play a defining role in Rod of Iron Ministries, which elevates the Second Amendment to divine benediction.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The closing of a letter suits the liminal space of the benediction.
—Julia Cho, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
But in the midst of this winter of our discontent, her latest piece, the ravishing Terce: A Practical Breviary, now playing at the Space at Irondale in Park Slope, feels almost like a benediction.
—Adam Green, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
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Fans showed love to the couple, sharing blessings and positive messages of affirmation for Nelson during her journey.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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In this context, the slower-than-expected pace of multi-lateral real-time initiatives might actually be a hidden blessing.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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And hope and prayer are all New Yorkers have: Of the 3,700 complaints made to the state about real-estate agents over the last four years, only 61 brokers and agents lost their licenses.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The greatest of the prayer songs is the Lord’s Prayer.Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crypto community is buzzing, with celebrations sweeping across forums and social media, hailing Trump’s win as a potential boon for the top cryptocurrency’s future.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what happens if the recall results hold Supporters of Proposition 36 have cited Proposition 1, which narrowly passed by voters in March to add 6,800 beds to the state’s mental health and drug treatment systems, as a boon for the aims of Proposition 36.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Your gift recipient can recreate a spa experience at home with this plush robe.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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