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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
Nordlinger portrays the advocates of these positions at the height of their fleeting glory, as the Nobel Prize committee, in full accordance with what was then thought to be wisdom, gave solemn benediction to their ideas.
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Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2012
The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Guns play a defining role in Rod of Iron Ministries, which elevates the Second Amendment to divine benediction.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The closing of a letter suits the liminal space of the benediction.
—Julia Cho, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
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Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2012
The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Guns play a defining role in Rod of Iron Ministries, which elevates the Second Amendment to divine benediction.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The closing of a letter suits the liminal space of the benediction.
—Julia Cho, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for benediction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benediction
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Zewde mapped out the walkways with the blessing of Irwin’s studio, enriching the dialogue between the two schemes.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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From Catholic blessings of Portuguese fishing fleets to the human sacrifices of the Viking era, different cultures took great lengths to ensure the success and safety of sea voyages.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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And hope and prayer are all New Yorkers have: Of the 3,700 complaints made to the state about real-estate agents over the last four years, only 61 brokers and agents lost their licenses.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The greatest of the prayer songs is the Lord’s Prayer.Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The deal is a boon for both businesses.Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Autos 'one of the biggest beneficiaries' of the Trump win Some analysts say the Trump win is a boon for the Detroit auto industry.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Enacted by former President Donald Trump, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA, brought sweeping changes for individuals, including lower tax brackets, higher standard deductions, a more generous child tax credit and a bigger estate and gift tax exemption, among others.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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