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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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
The ceremony will conclude with a benediction.
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
After the address, there will be benedictions by Rabbi Ari Berman, Imam Husham al Husainy, Senior Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and Reverend Father Frank Mann.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
In this state of rapt immediacy even the striking of the clocks sounds like a benediction; empty time has been enriched.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The former President François Hollande, a Socialist who had long refused to associate with Mélenchon, emerged from political retirement to offer his benediction.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
After the address, there will be benedictions by Rabbi Ari Berman, Imam Husham al Husainy, Senior Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and Reverend Father Frank Mann.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
In this state of rapt immediacy even the striking of the clocks sounds like a benediction; empty time has been enriched.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The former President François Hollande, a Socialist who had long refused to associate with Mélenchon, emerged from political retirement to offer his benediction.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
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Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The high school club also operates with the blessing of Marlon Harvey, a 1980 Mount Carmel alum who now is commodore of the Jackson Park Yacht Club.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Standout benefits: Auto-Owners also provides coverage for classic cars, as well as vehicles that have been modified for accessibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Some key benefits driving the transition toward eSIM include: Instant Connectivity: Users can activate eSIM plans in minutes—no physical cards or waiting.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Authorities also added that multiple houses and vehicles were on fire and expressed thoughts and prayers to those affected by the crash.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.—
Matthew Haag,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And the growth of Medicare Advantage (now selected by >50% of all Medicare beneficiaries) suggests it’s been a boon for our seniors.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Every year, teachers help families with Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving dinners, Liggins said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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However, invoking this ban now would have been a bad, bad look, not to mention a motivational gift to the league’s most talented team.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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