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.
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that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
The postseason emergence of Roki Sasaki has been a godsend for Roberts, who might still be putting salve on the burn marks from his previous calls to the bullpen.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
If your pup is prone to getting anxious, the PetJett Calming Dog Bed can be a godsend and there’s a fantastic deal right now!
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The chance to get his life back is nothing short of a godsend, but Taylor is warned that his last months need to be entirely mistake-free.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godsend. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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godsend
noun
god·send
-ˌsend
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
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