bless you
Americaninterjection
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(used as a conventional response to someone who has sneezed.)
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(used to express sympathy, gratitude, or warmth.)
Example Sentences
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He would say things such as: "How's your day going? Are you having a blessed day? And then the conversations ended with have a blessed day, God bless you."
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
“We’re so so so sorry for what you’re going through. His words, art and humanity inspired all of us – he inspired us to be better in all ways. God bless you guys.”
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026
"Commiserations to Frank, Louis and Lavinia and bless you for asking, and trusting, me to write her obituary."
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025
“And if they have to separate us again / I’m going to bless you from heaven,” she sings in Spanish.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
He cabled back, “God bless you my dear.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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