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
In one way, the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes short 7-horse field is a godsend in that this race mops up — but only sort-of — the questions raised by some of the other big hundred-point preps.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This is a godsend for big entertainers, anyone with pets, children, or the sort of individual who forgoes plates at any opportunity.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
Having a steady supply of milk was a godsend for poor families that struggled to feed their babies, and many people in San Pedro, especially mothers, were enormously grateful for Evangelina's work.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
Average would be a godsend to these two harried parents who are just doing their best-ish to raise their three kids.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This is a godsend for big entertainers, anyone with pets, children, or the sort of individual who forgoes plates at any opportunity.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
Having a steady supply of milk was a godsend for poor families that struggled to feed their babies, and many people in San Pedro, especially mothers, were enormously grateful for Evangelina's work.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
Average would be a godsend to these two harried parents who are just doing their best-ish to raise their three kids.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.—
Matthew Haag,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And the growth of Medicare Advantage (now selected by >50% of all Medicare beneficiaries) suggests it’s been a boon for our seniors.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Standout benefits: Auto-Owners also provides coverage for classic cars, as well as vehicles that have been modified for accessibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The bigger piece is the resistance training itself, which research shows has benefits for longevity, brain function and cardiovascular health, to name just a few.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Many Threads users called Sluys a blessing and a treasure.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Ralph brings up the Drew-and-Dennis situation, casually mentioning that Dennis reached out for his blessing.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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