as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a blissful cat who obviously loves being stroked
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Recent Examples of blissful
Wishing these two a blissful union ahead.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Itineraries ranging from two to nine days hit some busy ports of call, but in between departure and arrival, there are some simply blissful stops.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The sense of blissful behind-the-scenes harmony routinely presented as the gospel truth by most football clubs is amusing.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
This blissful bean elevates mood and cognitive functions.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blissful
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The New York rapper admitted to keeping his drug addiction hidden to keep up his public appearance, and was thankful to have survived such aggressive usage.—
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Meanwhile, Jenna is thankful for the extra effort first responders went to on the day of the emergency, from moving the family’s truck off the exit ramp to arranging for someone to check on her son, Kaleb, who was home at the time of the incident.—
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Vance is delighted to hear Carr is in critical condition.—
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The fluffy chocolate treats were first introduced in 1961 and delighted fans until 2012, when Hostess filed for bankruptcy and abruptly discontinued them.—
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His former teammates are happy, too.—
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Kyra was so happy when Bunny suddenly stopped in front of her house.—
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But to not be satisfied and still find ways to grit out some wins is a huge deal.—
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In Panama, which took the top spot for the second year in a row, 94 percent of expats surveyed were satisfied with their lives abroad.—
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Members of the Advocate Group — former IHOPKC leaders who supported those who came forward with allegations and pushed for an outside investigation — were pleased with the new report.—
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While Hale may not have been too pleased with Shelly's antics, internet users can’t get enough of her genius efforts.—
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Based on her history of heterosexual extremity, I was concerned, but glad to be proven wrong.—
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And Howard will be glad to get a taste of that KC barbecue, too.—
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Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona.—
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So to have a figure like him in my life who is so sparkly and dynamic and wise and insightful and joyous and hardworking is an absolute gift.—
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Food, like clay and photography, became another language -- shared, joyful, alive.—
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The goal the family has had with the Gracie’s Corner universe has always been to provide fun and joyful learning experiences for kids.—
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“Blissful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blissful. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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