blessing has definitions from the field of religion
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[ noun ] the formal act of giving approval

Synonyms

approval approving

Examples

: "he gave the project his blessing" "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

Used in print

(William G. Pollard, Physicist and Christian....)

All this has not , however , been an unmixed blessing .

2
[ noun ] (religion) a short prayer of thanks before a meal

Synonyms

thanksgiving grace

Related terms

thanks prayer

3
[ noun ] (religion) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Synonyms

benediction

Related terms

prayer benison bless

4
[ noun ] a desirable state

Synonyms

boon

Examples

"enjoy the blessings of peace" "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

Related terms

good_fortune mercy

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 5838
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[ noun ] (religion) the act of praying for divine protection

Synonyms

benediction

Related terms

prayer bless

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