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
This mask was a godsend to me on my vacation.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Hernandez predicted enactment of a credit this year would be a godsend for many.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
For Backcountry Adventures For those who loathe fiddly snowshoe bindings, the TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct (sold out, view other options here) is a godsend.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The lawyer’s phone call could have been a godsend.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Hernandez predicted enactment of a credit this year would be a godsend for many.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
For Backcountry Adventures For those who loathe fiddly snowshoe bindings, the TSL Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct (sold out, view other options here) is a godsend.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The lawyer’s phone call could have been a godsend.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though the Red Sox have veteran lefty Aroldis Chapman in the closer role, this version of Weissert could be a significant boon for the bullpen, should manager Alex Cora find himself in need of a righty closer.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Research has suggested that programs like this can have long-term benefits.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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That doesn’t mean people should avoid breastfeeding, Buckley said, noting its many benefits, including infant bone health.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Life has too many blessings to bring to your door to let this linger.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This podcast has been a blessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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