benediction

Example Sentences

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But even he receives a mote of benediction, especially when he commits sins he can’t undo.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

Advice given on New Year’s takes on the air of a benediction, a strong first sentence with which to begin a new chapter.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Amid the rooster benediction ceremony, Notre Dame’s new restoration chief, Philippe Jost, also detailed pioneering measures taken to safeguard the iconic cathedral against future fires – in rare comments to the press.

From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2023

Instead of bitterness, the sisters offered up a benediction:

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

Propaganda images in Nazi Germany variously depicted the Fuhrer as a Montsalvat knight, or indeed as Parsifal himself, with the dove of benediction hovering above him.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall