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
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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Russian President Vladimir Putin may have lost another Kremlin-friendly leader, but the Iran war could prove a long-term boon for his country, whose economy is dependent on energy exports.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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This can be a boon to the auditioners.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to county data, Kirk received a total compensation of $201,062 in 2023, including benefits and overtime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Attendees said health benefits cut deeply into teachers’ paychecks, exacerbating turnover.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the blessing of Byers and basketball committee chairman Gavitt, the three parties — NCAA, CBS, and the Hyatt — shook hands.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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The hardcore frontman got married not long ago, so those blessings are definitely bountiful.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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