BLESSINGS Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

blessings

noun

plural of blessing

as in prayers

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 benefits

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 approvals

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 consecrations

the act of making something holy through religious ritual traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers

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Recent Examples of blessings Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and humanist blessings closed the ceremony. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The reporters would ask questions about the latest intrigue, while the pilgrims would ask for prayers and blessings. — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 The mother shared a meme that references a Bible verse from the story of Job, whose loyalty God tested by allowing Satan to destroy all the blessings in his life, including his 10 children. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026 McIngvale’s offer came a day after the White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV, who grew up in Chicago and is a longtime White Sox fan, sending his blessings to the team. — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 After liberation, Daniel’s family returned to Veria, counting their blessings as most of Greece’s Jewish community had been killed by German forces. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Two long blackboards remain, and the office-warming guests had covered them in blessings. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 These colorful pouches have evolved over centuries, with modern versions even offering blessings for electronics, flights, and even golfers. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 For 250 years, our Declaration of Rights has continued to guarantee to Maryland citizens the blessings of free elections. — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Thank you all for your outpouring of love, well wishes, and healing prayers.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The cousin had made it to the top of the suicide-bomber list at Menagh, said his prayers, and taken his position behind the driver’s seat in a truck full of explosives.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Through their relationship, New York Zakat Inc benefits from the services of a professional grant-making staff of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in New York City.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

Full lists of production, development and short film approvals are on Screen Australia’s website.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Smith said working with the city and getting clarity on how to be in compliance with zoning and planning rules, and which approvals are needed under city code, can be very difficult.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of approvals

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Cruz, who traveled to Switzerland to witness the consecrations, said the first Sunday after returning to the Mount Holly church looked much like any other.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Wednesday's ceremony came 38 years to the day after Lefebvre was excommunicated alongside those four bishops — including Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, who led Wednesday's consecrations and was again excommunicated Thursday.

— Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026

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That extension, coupled with Kalshiâ€™s rehearing petitions, has led the gaming industry to believe the company lacks confidence in its case.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Volunteers are taking petitions to popular local spots like Target, Walmart, Harris Teeter, churches, businesses and other area YMCAs to gather widespread support.

— Chase Jordan October 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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Lower agricultural revenue would leave the government with less money, and lower domestic food production would drive up consumer prices—both boons to the most extreme Peronist populists running against Milei in 2027.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Live captioning, one of the biggest boons of waveguide smart glasses, also works well on the MemoMind.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

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