as in boon
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills
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Recent Examples of godsend
If your pup is prone to getting anxious, the PetJett Calming Dog Bed can be a godsend and there’s a fantastic deal right now!
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Christine Persaud, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The chance to get his life back is nothing short of a godsend, but Taylor is warned that his last months need to be entirely mistake-free.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Yes, the very AI safeguard that the tech team probably thought was a godsend could be placed into harsh crosshairs during a courtroom trial.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Her husband and their helpers are in various group chats together, which Nina says are a godsend in making sure everyone’s communicating and on the same page.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
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Christine Persaud, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The chance to get his life back is nothing short of a godsend, but Taylor is warned that his last months need to be entirely mistake-free.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Yes, the very AI safeguard that the tech team probably thought was a godsend could be placed into harsh crosshairs during a courtroom trial.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Her husband and their helpers are in various group chats together, which Nina says are a godsend in making sure everyone’s communicating and on the same page.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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Having 4/5 of the offensive line healthy for an entire game would be a boon.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The club, founded in 2009, provides $80,000 benefits to every first responder in its service area in Johnson, Somervell and Parker counties, member Tom Cowan said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
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Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Ravioli These almost remind me more of pierogies than ravioli, and what a blessing that is.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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