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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the enviable bliss of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of bliss
Outside of Madison Square Garden was chaotic bliss.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But the bliss ended mere minutes later when, in a shocking moment of irony (reminiscent to when Serena became a handmaid herself in season five), a handmaid was waiting for the Whartons in their parlor.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
When the ship's rudder stocks malfunctioned, the pair were just two of hundreds stranded in the city for four months — but the mishap ushered them straight to married bliss.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
Working with producer Carter Lang of SZA and Doja Cat fame, de la Fuente is no longer trying to capture the gilded vignettes of home, but rather relaxing into the bliss of fleeting moments, creating universal depictions of lust and yearning sung in breathy registers.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But the bliss ended mere minutes later when, in a shocking moment of irony (reminiscent to when Serena became a handmaid herself in season five), a handmaid was waiting for the Whartons in their parlor.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
When the ship's rudder stocks malfunctioned, the pair were just two of hundreds stranded in the city for four months — but the mishap ushered them straight to married bliss.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
Working with producer Carter Lang of SZA and Doja Cat fame, de la Fuente is no longer trying to capture the gilded vignettes of home, but rather relaxing into the bliss of fleeting moments, creating universal depictions of lust and yearning sung in breathy registers.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) Soar in the sky and glide high, Aries!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Their appearance and length of time in the sky depends on the temperature, humidity, wind speed and altitude, according to the National Weather Service.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Everyone will be looking at the heavens through powerful amateur telescopes.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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That is set in stone right now barring some sort of miracle from the heavens.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Its iconic city walls, which have protected this marble paradise for over 500 years, have always been a magnet for travelers.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Honolulu Get access to both a tropical paradise and a major metropolitan city in Honolulu.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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