benediction

noun

ˌbe-nə-ˈdik-shən How to pronounce benediction (audio)
Definition of benedictionnext
1
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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2
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 How inclusive and heartwarming it is to know that the divine benediction of love and worthiness rests on each of us! — Karen Neff, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2026 There also will be a student reading of King’s work; live performances, including gospel music by Sherri Orr; the presentation of the 2026 Beloved Community Awards; and a benediction by Chaplain Kelly Figueroa-Ray. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026 Ice Cube and Pitbull did a few numbers, and Smith was there to deliver a benediction. — Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 The ancient monastery clings to the rock face, suspended between earth and sky like a benediction. — Shunali Khullar Shroff, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for benediction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
  1. blessing
  2. benefit
  3. prayer
  4. boon
  5. gift
Noun
  • This, in some ways, could be a blessing for Harry and Meghan and a curse for those in royal circles.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Pope Leo revealed the discovery of the growth on his lung during his Sunday noon prayer — which was broadcast to the world on live television — almost as an aside toward the end of his blessing.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefit
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  • The Vatican said the pope is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Another chorus of thoughts and prayers Members of the Bend community gathered downtown in Drake Park on Thursday evening for a prayer vigil to support each other and grieve.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • That would be a boon for equities, as traders hope the strength of corporate fundamentals will support what's been a bifurcated market.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This is a possible boon to telecoms companies and research institutions looking to add memory capacity without redesigning server facilities.
    — Nitish Pahwa, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • Every episode at Season 23 is a gift, and a lot of people here feel that way.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Trump opened his remarks there by describing how the new jet parked behind him was a gift from the Qatari royal family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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