1
as in prayer
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
winning the lottery shortly after being laid off was an unexpected blessing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in consecrating
to make holy through prayers or ritual
the priest blessed the water, thus allowing it to be used as holy water for various rites
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in gifting
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
blessed with a knack for glib conversation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blessing
Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Trump.
—Christopher Bing, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
In the early 1500s, an unknown wealthy patron is said to have commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to produce the Salvator Mundi, a striking ecclesiastical masterpiece in which Jesus is shown blessing humanity with his right hand while holding an orb representing the Earth in his left.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
This might be a blessing in disguise for both the company and the city, as the project has become fiscally questionable and politically unpopular.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blessing
Noun
The moves into government agencies by Musk, with Trump’s blessing, have led to charges by Democrats that the White House is usurping Congress’s power to allocate government spending.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Trump.
—Christopher Bing, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
In the early 1500s, an unknown wealthy patron is said to have commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to produce the Salvator Mundi, a striking ecclesiastical masterpiece in which Jesus is shown blessing humanity with his right hand while holding an orb representing the Earth in his left.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
This might be a blessing in disguise for both the company and the city, as the project has become fiscally questionable and politically unpopular.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blessing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
Noun
-
Trump's Cabinet meeting begins with a prayer President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting began with a prayer on Wednesday.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
-
The Catholic Church stands with immigrants, as Cardinal Robert McElroy reminded us in the recent prayer service at the cathedral.—
Scott Santarosa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
-
This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Congress would have to approve payments Yet to send the DOGE checks out, the Trump administration will need Congress’ approval.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Starship launch plans comes after Musk targets FAA SpaceX still requires approval from the FAA before the Starship can get off the ground again.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral.—
THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Dec. 2024
-
Ulrich after the consecration of the new main altar.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
8 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Princess will also be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on December 6, 2025.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Suki Waterhouse is celebrating her birthday with a bump!—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
In Mainland China, Tencent’s Zhang Jun posted on WeChat that the recent news around gifting on WeChat was a rumor.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
-
Mountain & Sackett’s influence is felt beyond traditional menswear, and gifting men who submit to the style and aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Allen was then put in a bathtub of scalding water, the petition says.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
-
The brothers’ attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition in 2023 arguing that new evidence had come to light warranting a new trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The shortage has been a boon for small producers across the country, including North Texas, as consumers seek out alternatives to sparse offerings at grocery stores.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The ratings for Thursday’s final aren’t in yet, but, according to the NHL, the round-robin rounds proved to be a boon for viewership.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share