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
Richness is goodness, and McFadden’s 50/50 mix of pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano is a pantry godsend.
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Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
An e-bike simply provides an assist with each stroke of the pedals and is a godsend to many older people who still want to ride a bicycle.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s been hailed as a godsend for family vacations.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
This mask was a godsend to me on my vacation.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
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Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
An e-bike simply provides an assist with each stroke of the pedals and is a godsend to many older people who still want to ride a bicycle.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s been hailed as a godsend for family vacations.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
This mask was a godsend to me on my vacation.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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The remarks reveal how artificial intelligence, a technology welcomed by corporations as a productivity boon, has also morphed into a serious threat by giving bad actors new ways to hack into technology systems.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is another boon to the argument for a hold, as the labor market is showing potential for strengthening without any intervention on the base rate.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Others, however, see potential benefits, especially for local businesses trying to stay competitive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Broward County Commission has approved a study to determine the cost and benefits of reinstating Broward County Fire Rescue, an independent agency that was absorbed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office in 2003.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Therein lies the blessing and the curse.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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You're forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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