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
This mask was a godsend to me on my vacation.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Hernandez predicted enactment of a credit this year would be a godsend for many.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
For Backcountry Adventures For those who loathe fiddly snowshoe bindings, the TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct (sold out, view other options here) is a godsend.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The lawyer’s phone call could have been a godsend.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Hernandez predicted enactment of a credit this year would be a godsend for many.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
For Backcountry Adventures For those who loathe fiddly snowshoe bindings, the TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct (sold out, view other options here) is a godsend.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The lawyer’s phone call could have been a godsend.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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But when transmitted from Beijing this week, the message from the halls of power will be another one – that China’s innovation and its development are a boon to the world.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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His ability to play through contact and draw fouls has also been a boon for the Hawks, who have struggled at times to get to the line this season.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What exact anti-aging benefits does Elm’s A3O Elemental Serum have?—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operative acknowledged the political risk but said Trump benefits from credibility with his base because of his record.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Landing a job that lasts over a decade is a blessing for any working actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter is in your sign, showering you with blessings of fortune every step along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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