godsend
noun
god·send
ˈgäd-ˌsend 
also ˈgȯd-
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.
Examples of godsend in a Sentence
that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend for ranchers, fishermen, paddlers and others who want to protect the state’s water and those who depend on it for their livelihoods.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
And its nonslip backing is a godsend.
—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
The bZ’s Tesla (NACS) port is a godsend.
—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godsend. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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godsend
noun
god·send
-ˌsend
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
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