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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
All those weekends in the city, and the bliss of walking down Fifth Avenue with my hand in his, my little brother on the other side of him, the joy of being together, only to be disrupted by his tics, his violence, and left hoping for a better time next time.
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Demi Lovato and husband Jutes went on a honeymoon after their May 25 wedding
Lovato and Jutes went to a tropical location for their romantic getaway
The pop star wore a series of swimsuits for the occasion
Demi Lovato is soaking up the sun — as well as her newlywed bliss.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 June 2025
Kylie cemented herself as a bona fide tastemaker in the early-2000s, so prepare for pure pop bliss.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Here, on starry evenings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about choosing a blockbuster from Calcot’s mammoth DVD library, strolling back to your cozy bolthole, and clinking a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to the sound of a crackling fireplace—pure, country, bliss.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Demi Lovato and husband Jutes went on a honeymoon after their May 25 wedding
Lovato and Jutes went to a tropical location for their romantic getaway
The pop star wore a series of swimsuits for the occasion
Demi Lovato is soaking up the sun — as well as her newlywed bliss.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 June 2025
Kylie cemented herself as a bona fide tastemaker in the early-2000s, so prepare for pure pop bliss.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Here, on starry evenings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about choosing a blockbuster from Calcot’s mammoth DVD library, strolling back to your cozy bolthole, and clinking a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to the sound of a crackling fireplace—pure, country, bliss.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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Small aircraft from Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control dropped retardant from the sky Friday while ground crews tried to contain the burn.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Cancun for pleasant temperatures, sunny skies, and low humidity is from December to April, when conditions are perfect for long days on the beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But, by the time her pregnancy reached five weeks and four days, the joy faded, only to be replaced with heartbreak.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Stalter and Dunham are a match made in a very awkward heaven.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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But Scripture promises that one day, Christ will make all things new—a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Kate Beckinsale is finding heartfelt ways to spread happiness amid her mother’s cancer diagnosis.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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As a global epicenter of style, Tokyo is a shopper’s paradise—the sluggish Japanese Yen and tax-free options help, too.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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