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
And the rear-wheel steering is a godsend in a vehicle of this scale.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
That can be a godsend for sensitive areas like your bikini line.
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Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Below, find 14 of my favorites at Amazon starting at $22 (and with two-day Prime shipping, a godsend for last-minute packers like me).
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Natalie Labarbera,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
That can be a godsend for sensitive areas like your bikini line.
—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Below, find 14 of my favorites at Amazon starting at $22 (and with two-day Prime shipping, a godsend for last-minute packers like me).
—
Natalie Labarbera,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
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The sequel to Supergiant’s popular roguelite stars a new character and all kinds of new gameplay mechanics and magical boons.
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The landscape is fraught, but Allium cofounder Chan believes that, for the survivors, increased institutional interest in crypto and the rise of AI are potential boons.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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The reforms have the blessing of Raúl Castro, who, according to the Cuban state media outlet Cubadebate, attended the meeting via video call.
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Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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