blessing

(eg. literal, beauty, tone )

blessing  /b ˈlɛ sɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "blessing"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the formal act of approving
  2. (n) a desirable state
  3. (n) a short prayer of thanks before a meal
  4. (n) a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  5. (n) the act of praying for divine protection

Synonym(s)

approval, approving, benediction, grace, thanksgiving, boon

Usage(s):

  1. Count your blessings but not everyday.
  2. Meyer, 61, offers a gospel of prosperity that promises that God rewards tithing with his blessing.
  3. What a blessing the karma gods are smiling on the whole country, man.

Quotes

  1. "There isn't anything we cannot do together if we seek God's blessing and if we stay committed and are not deterred by the setbacks that often fall in every life," Clinton said.
    on May 25, 2006 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: 940 News

  2. "Typical first stage: Everybody wants to be in the front, everybody nervous for crashes," Armstrong said, noting that a huge fan turnout on the roadsides was both good and bad. "Millions and millions on the road, it's a blessing and a curse....
    on Jul 5, 2010 By: Lance Armstrong Source: New Zealand Herald

  3. "His fight [with cancer] has given us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us -- the blessing of time to say thank you, and goodbye," Obama said.
    on Aug 26, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Washington Post

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