Our first picks, and when to use them
- Bliss Reach for it when naming a rare moment of all-encompassing pleasure or peace
- Buddy Reach for it when naming a close, approachable partner rather than a formal helper
- Backer Reach for it when identifying someone whose support helps an effort proceed
- Bestie Reach for it when referring warmly and casually to a very close friendship
- Booster Reach for it when naming an active encourager whose confidence helps others
- Builder Reach for it when naming the skilled party responsible for making a building or built feature
B nouns69
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Courage and strength of character during difficulty.
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Leila showed real backbone when she defended the younger student.
In a phrase show backbone, have backbone Similar fortitude, courage, grit
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A person who gives practical or financial support.
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A longtime backer funded the theater's accessible entrance.
In a phrase financial backer, early backer Similar supporter, sponsor, funder
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A safeguard that provides dependable support when needed.
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The reserve fund became a backstop for families facing emergencies.
In a phrase financial backstop, serve as a backstop Similar safeguard, safety net, fail-safe
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A person or resource ready to provide support when needed.
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The clinic arranged backup before the only nurse left for training.
In a phrase reliable backup, backup plan Similar reserve, stand-in, fallback
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A stable and healthy relationship between different needs.
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A good balance of practice and rest helped the dancers improve.
In a phrase healthy balance, strike a balance Similar equilibrium, harmony, proportion
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Something that brings comfort, relief, or healing.
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The quiet walk was a balm after a difficult afternoon.
In a phrase soothing balm, balm for grief Similar comfort, solace, relief
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Something valuable obtained at an especially favorable price.
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The sturdy secondhand desk was a remarkable bargain.
In a phrase real bargain, absolute bargain Similar good buy, steal, value
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A guiding light or a person who offers hope and direction.
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The free clinic became a beacon of hope for nearby families.
In a phrase beacon of hope, guiding beacon Similar guide, signal, lodestar
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A state of supreme blessedness and peaceful happiness.
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Quiet beatitude settled over the chapel after the final hymn.
In a phrase state of beatitude, quiet beatitude Similar blessedness, bliss, serenity
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An excellent or especially attractive example of something.
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That ripe tomato is a beaut from this year's crop.
In a phrase real beaut, absolute beaut Similar gem, beauty, stunner
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A quality that gives pleasure, admiration, or deep meaning.
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The simple melody has a beauty that stays with the listener.
In a phrase natural beauty, inner beauty Similar loveliness, elegance, splendor
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A strong and dependable foundation for lasting progress.
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Mutual trust became the bedrock of their successful partnership.
In a phrase bedrock principle, bedrock of trust Similar foundation, cornerstone, basis
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Trust or confidence in a person, idea, or possibility.
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Her belief in the young team helped them keep practicing.
In a phrase strong belief, belief in someone Similar faith, confidence, conviction
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A person with strong confidence in an idea or possibility.
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As a believer in second chances, he offered practical support.
In a phrase firm believer, lifelong believer Similar supporter, advocate, champion
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A woman admired for her beauty, charm, or presence.
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The gracious belle welcomed every newcomer to the summer dance.
In a phrase belle of the ball, southern belle Similar beauty, socialite, charmer
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The secure feeling of being accepted and valued.
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Shared meals helped newcomers develop a sense of belonging.
In a phrase sense of belonging, create belonging Similar acceptance, inclusion, connection
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An outstanding person, performance, or example that excites admiration.
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The singer finished the concert with an absolute belter.
In a phrase absolute belter, real belter Similar showstopper, hit, banger
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A blessing or sincere expression of good wishes.
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The elder ended the gathering with a gentle benediction.
In a phrase final benediction, give a benediction Similar blessing, benison, invocation
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A charitable gift or action that helps others.
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The unexpected benefaction funded new books for the rural school.
In a phrase generous benefaction, private benefaction Similar donation, gift, grant
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A person who gives help, money, or support to others.
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An anonymous benefactor paid for the library's new lift.
In a phrase anonymous benefactor, generous benefactor Similar donor, patron, sponsor
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The quality of actively doing good for others.
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Her beneficence was visible in years of quiet community service.
In a phrase acts of beneficence, public beneficence Similar generosity, benevolence, charity
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A person who receives help or an advantage.
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Each scholarship beneficiary also receives a volunteer mentor.
In a phrase named beneficiary, primary beneficiary Similar recipient, heir, grantee
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A helpful result, advantage, or form of support.
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Cleaner air is an immediate benefit of reducing traffic.
In a phrase clear benefit, public benefit Similar advantage, gain, boon
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A sincere desire to be kind and do good.
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The shelter was built through the benevolence of local donors.
In a phrase quiet benevolence, spirit of benevolence Similar goodwill, kindness, beneficence
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A blessing or sincere wish for happiness.
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The travelers accepted their grandmother's benison before leaving home.
In a phrase give a benison, parting benison Similar blessing, benediction, good wishes
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A person's closest and most trusted friend.
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Nora called her bestie with the wonderful news first.
In a phrase childhood bestie, my bestie Similar best friend, closest friend, confidant
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The process of improving a person, place, or condition.
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The fund supports projects for the betterment of rural schools.
In a phrase community betterment, personal betterment Similar improvement, progress, advancement
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A person who deeply enjoys and values books.
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The lifelong bibliophile donated rare novels to the university.
In a phrase avid bibliophile, lifelong bibliophile Similar book lover, avid reader, bookworm
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A golf score one stroke under par.
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Her long putt secured a birdie on the final hole.
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Something that brings happiness, help, or welcome relief.
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The gentle rain was a blessing for the young orchard.
In a phrase great blessing, blessing in disguise Similar gift, boon, benefit
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A state of complete happiness and contentment.
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Sitting beside the quiet lake felt like pure bliss.
In a phrase pure bliss, domestic bliss Similar happiness, delight, contentment
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A work or event that achieves outstanding popular success.
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The small studio surprised everyone with a summer blockbuster.
In a phrase summer blockbuster, box-office blockbuster Similar hit, smash, sensation
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A person or thing considered remarkably impressive.
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The restored bicycle is a real bobby-dazzler in bright green.
In a phrase real bobby-dazzler, absolute bobby-dazzler Similar stunner, standout, corker
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A person with expert scientific or technical knowledge.
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A young robotics boffin repaired the sensor before judging began.
In a phrase computer boffin, science boffin Similar scientist, expert, technical specialist
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The quality of acting with courage and confidence.
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His boldness helped the group test an entirely new approach.
In a phrase act of boldness, creative boldness Similar courage, audacity, daring
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A person who warmly enjoys food, company, and culture.
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The genial bon vivant knew every welcoming cafe in town.
In a phrase genial bon vivant, noted bon vivant Similar epicure, gourmet, gastronome
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A situation that brings a large and welcome benefit.
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The rainy spring created a bonanza for berry growers.
In a phrase economic bonanza, unexpected bonanza Similar windfall, boon, jackpot
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Cheerful friendliness and easy good humor.
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The host's bonhomie soon put every nervous guest at ease.
In a phrase easy bonhomie, air of bonhomie Similar geniality, good fellowship, friendliness
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A welcome extra benefit or reward.
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Flexible hours were an unexpected bonus of the new role.
In a phrase added bonus, welcome bonus Similar extra, perk, added benefit
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A person who reads often and with great enjoyment.
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The happy bookworm always carried a novel on train journeys.
In a phrase avid bookworm, young bookworm Similar avid reader, bibliophile, book lover
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A community thriving through rapid economic growth.
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New workshops and cafes turned the port into a boomtown.
In a phrase mining boomtown, modern boomtown Similar growth center, boom city, thriving town
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Something especially helpful or beneficial.
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The new bus route is a boon for residents without cars.
In a phrase great boon, boon to residents Similar benefit, blessing, advantage
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A person or thing that increases support, strength, or confidence.
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The coach was a steady booster of every beginner.
In a phrase loyal booster, confidence booster Similar supporter, champion, cheerleader
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A strong recovery after difficulty, loss, or disappointment.
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The team's patient bounce-back began with better communication.
In a phrase strong bounce-back, economic bounce-back Similar recovery, comeback, rebound
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A generous supply of something valuable or welcome.
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The river valley's bounty filled the autumn market.
In a phrase nature's bounty, autumn bounty Similar abundance, plenty, harvest
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A respected group of expert advisers and thinkers.
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The charity formed a brain trust to improve rural healthcare.
In a phrase form a brain trust, informal brain trust Similar advisory group, think tank, council of experts
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A highly intelligent person with impressive mental ability.
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The friendly brainiac solved the logic puzzle before lunch.
In a phrase young brainiac, resident brainiac Similar genius, whiz, intellectual
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Intelligence and mental ability used to solve problems.
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The project needs patient teamwork as much as raw brainpower.
In a phrase raw brainpower, collective brainpower Similar intelligence, intellect, ingenuity
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A sudden clever idea that solves a problem.
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One timely brainwave cut the exhibition's power use in half.
In a phrase sudden brainwave, have a brainwave Similar insight, bright idea, inspiration
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The quality of facing fear or difficulty with courage.
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His bravery gave the other passengers confidence to act.
In a phrase act of bravery, show great bravery Similar courage, valor, fortitude
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A spoken or written expression of enthusiastic approval.
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A loud bravo came from the balcony after the final note.
In a phrase shout a bravo, loud bravo Similar applause, cheer, acclaim
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A brilliant display of boldness, skill, or artistry.
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The finale was a bravura showcase for the entire orchestra.
In a phrase display of bravura, technical bravura Similar virtuosity, flair, panache
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A person who provides essential income for a household.
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The new training helped each breadwinner find steadier employment.
In a phrase primary breadwinner, sole breadwinner Similar provider, earner, wage earner
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An important discovery or advance that solves a problem.
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The new test was a breakthrough in detecting the disease early.
In a phrase major breakthrough, scientific breakthrough Similar advance, discovery, innovation
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A short pause that restores energy or calm.
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We took a breather beside the stream before continuing uphill.
In a phrase take a breather, quick breather Similar break, pause, respite
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Clear expression achieved with few well-chosen words.
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The editor valued brevity in every public safety notice.
In a phrase for the sake of brevity, admirable brevity Similar concision, succinctness, economy
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A person who creates understanding between divided groups.
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The patient bridge-builder helped both neighborhoods agree on repairs.
In a phrase skilled bridge-builder, community bridge-builder Similar mediator, peacemaker, conciliator
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The quality of giving light, cheer, or lively promise.
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The room's brightness made it pleasant for detailed work.
In a phrase screen brightness, full brightness Similar luminosity, radiance, light level
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Exceptional intelligence, skill, or shining beauty.
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The proof's brilliance lies in its clear and simple logic.
In a phrase sheer brilliance, creative brilliance Similar genius, mastery, ingenuity
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Energy, confidence, and lively style.
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The young pianist played the final movement with brio.
In a phrase play with brio, perform with brio Similar vigor, verve, panache
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A close, affectionate, and supportive friendship between men.
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Their warm bromance grew through years of shared adventures.
In a phrase close bromance, unlikely bromance Similar close male friendship, brotherhood, buddy bond
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A loyal companion who has faced hardship alongside another.
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He welcomed his former brother-in-arms with a long embrace.
In a phrase former brother-in-arms, fallen brother-in-arms Similar comrade, comrade-in-arms, fellow soldier
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A close bond based on shared purpose, care, or experience.
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Years at sea created a strong brotherhood among the crew.
In a phrase sense of brotherhood, spirit of brotherhood Similar fellowship, solidarity, fraternity
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A close friend or supportive companion.
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His hiking buddy carried the extra water.
In a phrase best buddy, walking buddy Similar friend, companion, partner
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A person who creates, develops, or strengthens something.
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She is a patient community builder who connects local groups.
In a phrase community builder, confidence builder Similar creator, organizer, catalyst
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An exact hit or perfectly successful result.
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Her final arrow struck the bull's-eye to win the match.
In a phrase hit the bull's-eye, bull's-eye target Similar center, dead center, direct hit
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A strong source of protection, support, or defense.
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The independent courts remain a bulwark for basic rights.
In a phrase bulwark against abuse, serve as a bulwark Similar defense, safeguard, bastion
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Financial support awarded to help someone study.
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A community bursary covered her final year of nursing school.
In a phrase receive a bursary, student bursary Similar scholarship, grant, stipend
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Willing support for an idea, decision, or plan.
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Early staff buy-in helped the new mentoring program succeed.
In a phrase staff buy-in, secure buy-in Similar support, agreement, commitment
Questions people ask
- How many positive nouns start with B?
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This list has 69 nouns that start with B; 45 of them are in everyday use.
- What is a positive noun that starts with B?
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Bliss: A state of complete happiness and contentment. Others to consider: Buddy, Backer, Bestie, Booster, Builder and Believer.
- Where are the other positive words that start with B?
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All 223 positive words that start with B, in every part of speech, are on the letter page.
All 223 B words