GODSEND Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

godsend

noun

ˈgäd-ˌsend

Definition of godsend

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 The bZ’s Tesla (NACS) port is a godsend. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The corn was a godsend for the famished passengers, but Nausets attacked the English, who scattered their assailants by musket fire. — Literary Hub, 12 June 2026 And the rear-wheel steering is a godsend in a vehicle of this scale. — 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 See All Example Sentences for godsend

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Noun

While any joint-production agreement will require some time to execute, this was nonetheless an enormous boon for Ukraine’s long-term security.

— Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
These changes – along with, crucially, incredible performances from the players themselves and compelling matchups that have included the boogeyman Dodgers in both of the last two World Series – have been a boon to the game.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of boon

Noun

Those with felony drug convictions face SNAP benefit bans for six months or, in some cases, lifetime bans.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The strongest benefits appeared when participants took at least 600 milligrams daily for eight weeks or longer.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

Judge Ranjan identified several problems with MET’s claims, including MET’s allegation that UA engaged in false advertising by portraying Celliant as having the FDA’s blessing.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
The Italian side opted not to take up the option at the end of his time there — which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for both Tottenham and Postecoglou.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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