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
Morphine in the right dose for the right ailment is an absolute godsend.
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
After President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010 − enacted without a single Republican vote, by the way − missteps over its implementation and concerns over its mandates were a political godsend to the GOP.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Although direct fiber connections to homes are still the fastest and most reliable way to get online, Starlink is a godsend for those of us in rural locations.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
After President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010 − enacted without a single Republican vote, by the way − missteps over its implementation and concerns over its mandates were a political godsend to the GOP.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Although direct fiber connections to homes are still the fastest and most reliable way to get online, Starlink is a godsend for those of us in rural locations.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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While many states have sought to attract data centers as an economic boon, legislatures and utility commissions were also flooded with proposals to try to protect regular ratepayers from paying to connect data centers to the grid.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While there’s not a ton of research out there, what little there is seems to show that bovine colostrum can provide similar benefits, which can be a boon to those seeking alternatives to or supplements for breast milk out of preference or necessity.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, food aid was delayed for tens of millions of people as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were caught up in legal battles related to the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several states, including California, quickly began to dole out benefits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was hand picked by Jeopardy producers to succeed Trebek before his passing, and even got the blessing of the longtime host's widow, Jean Trebek.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the end, Carol describes Neena as a blessing in her life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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