blessing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
“Before Les Voiles, Father Gouarin conducts the traditional blessing of the boats from the balcony.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Securing Bessent’s blessing would be crucial for the bill’s passage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Before launching, the pair met with the former charity's founders Jack Doyle and Graham Hall, who gave them "their blessing" to continue the work.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
In February 2025, Stenberg posted a since-deleted nine-minute TikTok addressing the controversy and told followers that Adeyemi had given the actor her blessing when cast as the series’ princess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The snowflakes landed on him like a blessing.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
Truong repeated one of the blessings from the Sermon on the Mount: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“It was just compounding blessings on top of each other — or luck.”
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
It means the wording, first introduced five years ago, will now be added to the Book of Common Prayer – which includes the standard form for the Church in Wales' common prayers and blessings.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Quickly composing himself, he says he believes in life’s blessings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
“Your work here certainly has the blessings of the Mission League, Orleanna.”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing blessing
Passover Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
myPerspectives 10.4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
All Saints' Day
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
