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Recent Examples of heaven-sent So when my editor asked me to cover the SOUL Wellness Retreat in Los Cabos, the opportunity seemed heaven-sent. Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 Long wearing makeup is a heaven-sent during white hot summers, especially when they are formulated with skin loving ingredients. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 Phrased that way, mobile phones almost sound heaven-sent. Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 July 2025 Offstage trumpets were piped through the crown of the pavilion stage, sounding mysteriously heaven-sent. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 The Voice teed up a mixed bag Monday, kicking off Season 26’s Battles with four eliminations, two Steals and at least one matchup that was heaven-sent. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven-sent
Adjective
  • The photographers in the red and white jackets run for cover, but the individual in the orange jacket is not so fortunate.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The Penguins were pretty fortunate to head to the locker room even at 2 after playing a fairly uninspiring first two periods.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But those local socios are Perez’s power base, and keeping them happy is a big priority for him.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Its characters were prodigies who had private tutors and went to training camps for programming competitions, though their striving did not add up to a happy life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • No surviving on lucky bounces and better health.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Even luckier, a well-rounded preppy wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Your taste might differ from mine, but Microsoft’s interface seems to be friendlier and more convenient.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Accessories are the key to looking polished in transit, and the quickest way to elevate your ensemble is with a structured tote like the Lovevook Laptop Bag, made with durable, scratch-resistant faux leather with plenty of convenient storage compartments—including one designed for your computer.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The idea also arises from the notion that history is linear, directional, even providential.
    Richard Stengel, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
  • His lurching flow sifts through all the pieces, gradually assembling them into a warm, providential ode to the two men who fundamentally shaped both his life and, unwittingly, each other’s.
    Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Heaven-sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven-sent. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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