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
“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
“My child, that is Arabic. It means ‘God bless you.’
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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