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
An affirmative answer would be a godsend for the region.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For most artists who have gone 10 years without a major pop hit, its success would have been an absolute godsend — a comeback-marking, career-defining moment of validation.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
The carry-on’s standout feature is the fold-out cup holder, a godsend for the obligatory airside Starbucks stop before an early departure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Henry Winkler and Stacey Winkler, his wife, are just godsends.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For most artists who have gone 10 years without a major pop hit, its success would have been an absolute godsend — a comeback-marking, career-defining moment of validation.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
The carry-on’s standout feature is the fold-out cup holder, a godsend for the obligatory airside Starbucks stop before an early departure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Henry Winkler and Stacey Winkler, his wife, are just godsends.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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Having another player of that skill level is a boon for Maurice and the Panthers as the playoffs approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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With a boon from the city to the tune of $2.5 million, plus $4.3 million granted to the city by the Idaho Transportation Department and funneled toward the project, the overpass is finally in sight.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Within minutes, my skin appeared noticeably fresher and more supple, a benefit that carried through the day with an impressive level of hydration.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Also, having a fun night out and discovering new things in each city and visiting some of the landmarks and absorbing that city’s unique culture is such a blessing.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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That construction proved to be a blessing — the unpredictability made game-planning against the Gamecocks difficult — and a curse.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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