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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 beauty is no justification, but a solace, a benediction.
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Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 July 2024
As if Stewart had somehow intervened from heaven — or would have ever given him a benediction.
—Sally Jenkins, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Nordlinger portrays the advocates of these positions at the height of their fleeting glory, as the Nobel Prize committee, in full accordance with what was then thought to be wisdom, gave solemn benediction to their ideas.
—Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2012
The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
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Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 July 2024
As if Stewart had somehow intervened from heaven — or would have ever given him a benediction.
—Sally Jenkins, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Nordlinger portrays the advocates of these positions at the height of their fleeting glory, as the Nobel Prize committee, in full accordance with what was then thought to be wisdom, gave solemn benediction to their ideas.
—Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2012
The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for benediction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
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Bob’s loss is catastrophic but his legacy is a blessing and will endure for many more generations.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
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The scene took a year and a half to manifest, as Gracey needed the blessing of the Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate (Regent Street is royal land) and permission to close a bus route for four nights.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, as creators are quick to tout the benefits of cortisol-reducing supplements — less inflammation, more sculpted jaw line, better sleep, healthier skin and, of course, less stress.Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Investors are hopeful that clearer regulation will support digital asset prices and in turn benefit stocks like Coinbase and Robinhood.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Both pass along their deepest thoughts and prayers for the folks in Los Angeles.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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The shutdown of the TikTok app in the United States would be a boon to rival platforms including Meta’s Instagram, Google’s YouTube and Snapchat.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Giving Back And Rocking Out Beyond the tournament action itself, the American Express has been a big boon to Coachella Valley non-profits.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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