godsend

noun

god·send | \ ˈgäd-ˌsend also ˈgȯd-

Definition of godsend

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

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that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills

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And other sports that once saw replay technology as a godsend to rid the sport of embarrassing missed calls have seen dirty downsides to replay’s reality. — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, "The World Cup Has Adopted Instant Replay. On Further Review, That’s a Bad Idea," 14 June 2018 Eddie Butler, the 25th guy to make the roster, has emerged as a godsend. — David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "When it comes to conclusions on the Cubs after 15 games, best to avoid extremes," 18 Apr. 2018 Marlo finds that Tully is a godsend and the two become close friends. — Mark Rapp, cleveland.com, "Movie capsules for May 11: "Bad Samaritan" & More," 10 May 2018 For professional investors, times of heightened volatility can sometimes be a godsend. — Daniel Kruger, WSJ, "Individual Investors Try Not to Panic Over Big Market Gyrations," 1 Jan. 2019 Meghan Markle is a style icon the world over, and her love of super wearable, everyday footwear is a godsend for anyone who's ever lamented the lack of comfortable but chic shoes for the office. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle’s Royal Tour Pumps Just Hit Nordstrom and They’re Super Affordable," 25 Nov. 2018 Priya Krishna examines how WhatsApp has become a hub for people to discuss farming and food — an unusual hybrid of online forum, help line, and blog: But among Indians who produce, cook or care about food, the service has been a godsend. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "The UK’s inquiry into fake news is focused on a long-dead bikini-finding app," 27 Nov. 2018 For those with oily or combination skin types, Skin Food Light will be a godsend. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Exclusive: Weleda Created an Entire Collection of Skin Food Products," 22 Oct. 2018 More and more, the acoustically and physically inviting Studebaker is proving a godsend to COT and other local companies needing a comfortable, intimate downtown venue. — John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago Opera Theater brings flair to comic, serious Donizetti one-acters," 15 Apr. 2018

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