benison

noun

ˈbe-nə-sən How to pronounce benison (audio)
Definition of benisonnext
as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor during the harbor festival the parish priest offered a benison for the local fishermen

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Recent Examples of benison Again, not a bad gag, except that Vance, without ado, then pivoted and stiffened into piety, explaining how the touch of God had granted him the benison of a decent sleep before his speech. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benison
  1. blessing
  2. prayer
  3. benediction
Noun
  • And now Ripp, who has his own contentious family connection to Joel, had both Mann and Mazur’s blessings to make a movie with it.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Amache Prowers Memorial Park CBS There was a blessing of the park Tuesday morning during its opening.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter, and all who loved you.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of prayer
Noun
  • The program will close with a benediction followed by a white dove release.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • Offering a ‘benediction’ for my readers from my writing desk on one of the gayest places on earth felt on-brand and honest for what my life looks like today.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Definition of benediction

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