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benediction

[ben-i-dik-shuhn] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən /


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If it was, then it was a beautiful benediction for one of America’s defining songwriters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

“Shrinking,” through Goldstein and Louis’ subplot, makes it simple to grant him our sympathy and benediction while admitting that in real life, it would not be so easy.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024

Ellen Burstyn closed the luncheon with a benediction to celebrate the honorees, whom she praised.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

“For this reason, pastoral prudence must adequately discern whether there are forms of benediction, requested by one or more persons, that do not transmit a mistaken conception of marriage,” he wrote.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Then, having given her benediction, she settled back into her pillows and closed her eyes to the pain of living.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides