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as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
the godly life she has lived will surely lead to infinite bliss after death
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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the enviable bliss of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of bliss
All those weekends in the city, and the bliss of walking down Fifth Avenue with my hand in his, my little brother on the other side of him, the joy of being together, only to be disrupted by his tics, his violence, and left hoping for a better time next time.
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Demi Lovato and husband Jutes went on a honeymoon after their May 25 wedding
Lovato and Jutes went to a tropical location for their romantic getaway
The pop star wore a series of swimsuits for the occasion
Demi Lovato is soaking up the sun — as well as her newlywed bliss.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 June 2025
Kylie cemented herself as a bona fide tastemaker in the early-2000s, so prepare for pure pop bliss.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Here, on starry evenings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about choosing a blockbuster from Calcot’s mammoth DVD library, strolling back to your cozy bolthole, and clinking a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to the sound of a crackling fireplace—pure, country, bliss.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Demi Lovato and husband Jutes went on a honeymoon after their May 25 wedding
Lovato and Jutes went to a tropical location for their romantic getaway
The pop star wore a series of swimsuits for the occasion
Demi Lovato is soaking up the sun — as well as her newlywed bliss.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 June 2025
Kylie cemented herself as a bona fide tastemaker in the early-2000s, so prepare for pure pop bliss.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Here, on starry evenings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about choosing a blockbuster from Calcot’s mammoth DVD library, strolling back to your cozy bolthole, and clinking a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon to the sound of a crackling fireplace—pure, country, bliss.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bliss
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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With the moon lost in the glare of the sun, the night sky will be moonless.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The sky was the limit, or maybe not, and extended to the heavens far above.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Scanning the heavens at the Vatican Observatory Perched in the hills outside Rome sits the Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the centuries-old lakeside summer home for popes, which is also home to the Vatican Observatory, established in 1891 to help bridge the chasm between religion and science.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Notions of propriety get in the way of happiness, insinuations overpower truth, gossip becomes currency—a game of social snakes and ladders is afoot at all times.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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This belief pushes them to go out of their way to ensure their partner’s happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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As a global epicenter of style, Tokyo is a shopper’s paradise—the sluggish Japanese Yen and tax-free options help, too.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Staying here feels like discovering an untouched paradise—one that forces you to slow down and listen.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bliss. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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