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benediction

[ben-i-dik-shuhn] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən /


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And on Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times gave the ultimate benediction with its cover.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

“Because when a benediction is requested, it is expressing a request for help from God, a plea to be able to live better, a trust in a father who can help us to live better.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Instead of bitterness, the sisters offered up a benediction:

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

A benediction is an offering of good wishes, though it can also be a prayer offered in, well, blessing.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2023

He gently touched Ben on the head, as if delivering some sort of benediction.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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