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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While feeling fortunate to build the foundation of a new WNBA franchise, Thornton was stripped of the opportunity to defend the Liberty’s title, which was the first in franchise history.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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In many ways, the Padres are fortunate that their season has not gone off the rails.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Bronwen Sciortino, author & simplicity expert teaching easy ways to tailor-make healthy, happy & highly successful lives.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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That said, Bono was more than happy to be included in the Trump dump.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Before then, a lucky lottery ticket holder in Illinois took home a $344 million jackpot on March 25, while another lucky person hit the Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 17 for $113 million.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Another lucky break — made possible by a little bit of skill.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The script is lean enough that there really isn’t room for narrative flubs besides one breakdown that’s a bit too convenient.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Ease and accessibility are also inhibitors for many, with 71 percent of survey-takers saying shopping based on values is sometimes or usually less convenient.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Americans, in short, are hungry for healing—a restoration of integrity in our public life and compassion in our communities In this context, the first American pope feels providential.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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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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“Heaven-sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven-sent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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