benison

noun

ˈbe-nə-sən How to pronounce benison (audio)
Definition of benisonnext
as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor during the harbor festival the parish priest offered a benison for the local fishermen

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Recent Examples of benison Again, not a bad gag, except that Vance, without ado, then pivoted and stiffened into piety, explaining how the touch of God had granted him the benison of a decent sleep before his speech. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benison
  1. blessing
  2. prayer
  3. benediction
Noun
  • Embedding nature in the wider business The breadth of nature is a blessing and a curse.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As for why Carrie survives, Flanagan has plans for another two seasons, taking us into uncharted territory with King’s blessing.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • Sitake winds up practice with a prayer and insists that the defense and offense shake hands after going at one another all day.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In 1697 the Massachusetts General Court ordered a day of fasting and prayer to repent for the unlawfulness of the trials.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Offering a ‘benediction’ for my readers from my writing desk on one of the gayest places on earth felt on-brand and honest for what my life looks like today.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Definition of benediction

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