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
Oh yeah, and the pool—a godsend after a day eating and drinking in New Orleans's muggy climate—is open 24 hours for guests.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Nanny Louise -- a godsend for our family -- was at the stove, making pancakes.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Second, for bus riders, the bus lanes are a godsend.
—Lucius J. Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
As someone who regularly despairs over the choice between a sweet or savory breakfast meal, this was a godsend.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Nanny Louise -- a godsend for our family -- was at the stove, making pancakes.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Second, for bus riders, the bus lanes are a godsend.
—Lucius J. Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
As someone who regularly despairs over the choice between a sweet or savory breakfast meal, this was a godsend.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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Moët Hennessy is facing many of the same problems weighing on the broader alcohol industry, such as tariffs and recovering from a post Covid-19 boon.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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That’s part of why the Patriots struggled to run the ball consistently, even while the rest of the league saw a boon on the ground.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If the answer is no, then zip it — and count your blessings.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Walkers can pick up a Pilgrim’s Passport at the first hotel and collect stamps along the way, completing the journey with a Testimonium — a certificate of completion — at San Nazario, the site of the former Monastery of San Nazario where San Nilo received the blessing to become a monk.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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