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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“So happy anniversary. God bless you, and God bless the United States.”
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
"God bless you, we are very grateful," said one Iranian family who were smuggled to Europe, as they posed outside an airport.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
“May God bless you brother. Showing us how to conquer the darkness with light,” wrote American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2025
“Thank you and bless you Mr. President-elect,” President Isaac Herzog of Israel said in a post on social media.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
“Forgiven! God bless you that you have given my dear one her soul again, and me peace.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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