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as in prayer
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor
that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing
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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
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as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband
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as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers
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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
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as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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as in gifting
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
blessed with a knack for glib conversation
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Recent Examples of blessing
Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead of spelling disaster for the new business, the pandemic proved a blessing.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
In a somewhat surprising move, Dylan himself recently joined X and gave the movie his blessing.
—Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week Us, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But without Valve’s blessing and support, they’re saddled with a Windows OS that doesn’t start, pause, and resume games quickly and seamlessly enough to feel portable and easy.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stop at Chimi Lhakhang Temple and admire the structures believed by some to bestow blessings of fertility.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead of spelling disaster for the new business, the pandemic proved a blessing.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
In a somewhat surprising move, Dylan himself recently joined X and gave the movie his blessing.
—Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week Us, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But without Valve’s blessing and support, they’re saddled with a Windows OS that doesn’t start, pause, and resume games quickly and seamlessly enough to feel portable and easy.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessing
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The family has asked that everyone keep Nathan in their prayers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Barnes texted Vitale a prayer every day for a year, and on Dec. 12, Vitale will get a full body scan.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Remember, these are the maximum Social Security benefits.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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There are health benefits—cardioprotective benefits that go with having good air.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, don't stop taking any medicines without getting the approval of your healthcare team.Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kim was taken into custody early Wednesday following a Seoul court's approval of a warrant accusing him of orchestrating a rebellion and abusing his authority.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the morning Mass, including the consecration of a new bronze altar.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, an inaugural Catholic Mass and the consecration of a new altar will conclude the events, attended by nearly 170 bishops and priests from across France.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the mid 19th century cognac was more commonly traded and enjoyed as single cask releases and the new experience is also celebrating those roots of the ubiquitous French spirit.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Etsy's gifting trend report, the online marketplace similarly called out mythical motifs for inspiration this year.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Save on bundles by top brands for gifting or for treating yourself.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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With that, the church filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office asking for Motown’s use of Melodyland to be canceled and revoked.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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The petition lauded the goal of protecting habitat and reducing risk but questioned the need for fences, calling them ugly and ineffective.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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This was a boon not only for our economy and national security, but also for our fight against climate change.Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Given the playoff implications, the Broncos’ victory was a boon for Sean Payton and Co. and a nightmarish outcome for Indy on a day when Taylor’s fumble impacted the Colts (and fantasy football managers) in a major way.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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