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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Bless you, Julee Cruise, the voice of love.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2022
Bless you, heart-crushingly dull chart of the National Home Price Index.
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2020
Bless you, Joe Kelly, for a fearless, vengeful, and amazingly scoreless inning that will live forever in Dodgers lore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2020
"What a hero. A true patriot, Christian, and country music icon. Prayers to his family. Thank you for all of your contributions on and off the stage. God Bless you Charlie Daniels."
From Fox News • Jul. 6, 2020
“No, thank you. I’ll do it by proxy, when your grandpa comes. Don’t tease, but go home and rest, for you’ll be up half the night. Bless you, Teddy, bless you!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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