as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a heaven-sent offer to be the all-expenses-paid chaperone to some students on a trip to Paris
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Recent Examples of heaven-sent
As a Shanghai newbie, the Regent Experience agents were heaven-sent, sharing tourist advice and whisking me via house car to the pier for an evening river cruise.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 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
Fiskars Multi-Purpose Hori Hori Garden Knife might be heaven-sent.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2024
Supernatural saw a host of interesting characters, some good, some evil, some heaven-sent, others coming straight from hell.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Related Articles Yes, these face serums, masks, and skin care tools are heaven-sent for sweaty skin, but many do more than just ice you down.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 9 July 2024
Amazon Prime Video 08 The Preacher's Wife (1996) Denzel Washington is literally heaven-sent in this '90s Christmastime romantic comedy.
—Cydney Lee, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2023
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 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
Fiskars Multi-Purpose Hori Hori Garden Knife might be heaven-sent.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2024
Supernatural saw a host of interesting characters, some good, some evil, some heaven-sent, others coming straight from hell.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Related Articles Yes, these face serums, masks, and skin care tools are heaven-sent for sweaty skin, but many do more than just ice you down.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 9 July 2024
Amazon Prime Video 08 The Preacher's Wife (1996) Denzel Washington is literally heaven-sent in this '90s Christmastime romantic comedy.
—Cydney Lee, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven-sent
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Colorado finished the period with 19 shots on goal — and held a ridiculous 10-1 edge in high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick — and Oettinger and the Stars were somewhat fortunate to only be down two.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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But not every family is fortunate enough to live near them.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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She isn’t fixated on having the right or the most happy kinds of experiences, exactly.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Schwarber was 3-for-12 with seven strikeouts against Luzardo over the years, and he’s joked that no one was happier about the trade than him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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With more people than ever traveling for experiences and planning trips with friends to see their favorite artist, Marriott Bonvoy is giving a few lucky fans an exclusive experience through the Marriott Bonvoy® Cowboy Carter Tour Sweepstakes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
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The lucky winners hit the jackpot one day apart, winning $150,000 and $125,000, respectively, according to the Georgia Lottery.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pepsi’s worldwide volume fell 3% for its convenient foods unit and was flat for its drinks.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Nail art kit: on sale for $11.99 Original price: $16.99 (Amazon) All-in-one nail art kits provide a convenient introduction for those starting their DIY nail journey.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Their switch to EVs was also providential.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Dec. 2022
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“Heaven-sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven-sent. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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