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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
Cheryl Des Vignes and Jerrold Smith II Longtime lovebirds Cheryl Des Vignes and Jerrold Smith II are living in newlywed bliss after getting married in Los Angeles in May.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 14 June 2025
In the And Just Like That… premiere in 2021, Carrie and Mr. Big are in wedded bliss, only for their happiness to come to an abrupt halt when Big suffers a fatal heart attack after a 45-minute ride on his at-home Peloton bike.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 June 2025
With the Oilers coming off a Game 1 overtime win and the fans still feeling bliss, Friday’s game got off to a blistering start.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
But a vampire boyfriend for Bella and gladiatorial combat in a totalitarian dystopia for Katniss—and ultimate wind-in-the-hair domestic bliss for both—leave the current social realities of teen life behind.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 14 June 2025
In the And Just Like That… premiere in 2021, Carrie and Mr. Big are in wedded bliss, only for their happiness to come to an abrupt halt when Big suffers a fatal heart attack after a 45-minute ride on his at-home Peloton bike.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 June 2025
With the Oilers coming off a Game 1 overtime win and the fans still feeling bliss, Friday’s game got off to a blistering start.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
But a vampire boyfriend for Bella and gladiatorial combat in a totalitarian dystopia for Katniss—and ultimate wind-in-the-hair domestic bliss for both—leave the current social realities of teen life behind.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 6 June 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.—
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arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Eagle-eyed fans at MetLife Stadium may have noticed a stage being built in the sky.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
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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The Russian word for happiness—schastye—is etymologically different from the Western notion.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 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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On this 12-mile stretch of undeveloped paradise, wild horses and 4x4s reign.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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In this cycle of his career, sitting across from Kahan and providing a bittersweet paradise by the dive bar neon lights is par for the course.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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