BLESSING Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

blessing 1 of 2

noun

ˈble-siŋ

Definition of blessing

as in prayer

a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing

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as in benefit

something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing winning the lottery shortly after being laid off was an unexpected blessing

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as in approval

an acceptance of something as satisfactory Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband

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as in consecration

the act of making something holy through religious ritual traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers

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blessing

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verb

present participle of bless

as in consecrating

to make holy through prayers or ritual the priest blessed the water, thus allowing it to be used as holy water for various rites

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as in celebrating

to proclaim the glory of bless the name of God

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as in gifting

to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute blessed with a knack for glib conversation

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Recent Examples of blessing

Noun

By November, Jacobson hopes to have his board’s blessing on the new strategic roadmap. — John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Ethnographic research from northwest Armenia, published in 2024, describes people bathing the baby while reciting prayers and blessings. — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

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Jimmy Fallon has been blessing the New York Knicks with good humor for decades. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Many decades later, that growth is still happening, and the city’s Greek food has blended in over time throughout area restaurants, blessing us with a bounty of tasty eats. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blessing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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

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Commentators appear to be expressing a rejection of progressive movements amid growing concerns over safety and security, giving approval to proposals to dramatically ramp up police and military presence to combat crime and drug trafficking.

— David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Looking just at Power Four teams in Texas, only Houston’s Willie Fritz and SMU’s Rhett Lashlee seem to have their fans’ full approval as coaches.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of approval

Verb

But yesterday, the group defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his approval.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
Under the church’s in-house canon law, consecrating a bishop without papal consent incurs an automatic excommunication for both the people administering the consecration and the bishops receiving it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of consecrating

Verb

Stylish couples on epic breaks, as well as families and groups of friends celebrating a big day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Dior is celebrating the holidays at Harrods with a pop-up shop that will showcase the first cruise collection designed for the brand by Jonathan Anderson.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrating

Verb

Designed for gifting, the treats are beautifully presented in elegant gift boxes inspired by Maxim’s red exterior and other Parisian motifs.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
The company said the seasonal collection is intended for holiday entertaining, gifting and everyday snacking.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of gifting

Noun

The question is going to voters because opponents gathered petition signatures forcing a referendum.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Attorneys for Pro Silver Star sent the band a cease-and-desist letter on Thursday, the filing states, and a copy of the petition for the restraining order and injunction on Friday.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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