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1
as in holy
of, relating to, or being God
a prayer to the blessed Savior
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2
as in consecrated
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
statues honoring an array of blessed saints are scattered throughout the cathedral
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the blessed sight of home after a long journey
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also blest
1
as in baptized
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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2
as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
bless the name of God
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3
as in gifted
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 blessed
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
For two hours that afternoon, Jeanie Crawford—a doctor per her credentials, a blessed sorceress per my experience—pulled, tugged, straightened, bent, jabbed, and corrected seemingly every bone in my body.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Fortunately the Bay State is blessed with fantastic museums, both major institutions and small, unique versions.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This year has been very blessed — a lot has happened.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
For two hours that afternoon, Jeanie Crawford—a doctor per her credentials, a blessed sorceress per my experience—pulled, tugged, straightened, bent, jabbed, and corrected seemingly every bone in my body.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
If your home isn’t blessed with the luxury of a working fireplace, head to a nearby bar or restaurant that has one and soak up the holiday hygge there.
—Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Fortunately the Bay State is blessed with fantastic museums, both major institutions and small, unique versions.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blessed
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Continue reading … ‘MANY SURPRISES’ – Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Religious leaders commissioned Renaissance masters to adorn their holy places.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, the oil miraculously burned for eight days until new consecrated oil could be found.—
Chris Sims,
The Indianapolis Star,
13 Dec. 2024
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That was the most moving moment of the day for Marie Capucine, 37, a consecrated virgin representing her Parisian parish of Saint Germain des Prés at the reopening.—
THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Dec. 2024
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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So goes a single day with Doctor Odyssey, a cross between The Love Boat and ER filtered through the lunatic mind of Ryan Murphy and the nuttiest, most delightful new series in a minute.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, Mariah was gifted two new legs, by the people who made her first prosthetic.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Berger sported an array of suits on the show, and Livingston was apparently gifted many of them.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tootsie Scooter — officially known as the divine Suzie Toot — has scooted her final toot on the RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 stage.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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At the core of Judaism and Christianity lie divine interventions that rip a hole in the known universe and change the course of history.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.—
The Pham,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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When Saudi Arabia, endowed with plentiful reserves of oil and gas, scrambles to build nuclear power plants, the country is not meeting its energy needs.—
Thomas Bass
Author,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Allen, the former associate dean for academic affairs in the UAMS College of Health Professions, endowed the concert series before her death in 2023.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Oct. 2024
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Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Blessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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