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
The bZ’s Tesla (NACS) port is a godsend.
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Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The corn was a godsend for the famished passengers, but Nausets attacked the English, who scattered their assailants by musket fire.
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Literary Hub,
12 June 2026
And the rear-wheel steering is a godsend in a vehicle of this scale.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The corn was a godsend for the famished passengers, but Nausets attacked the English, who scattered their assailants by musket fire.
—
Literary Hub,
12 June 2026
And the rear-wheel steering is a godsend in a vehicle of this scale.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for godsend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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The acceleration of technology has been a boon for the world of history, creating new ways to reach audiences hungry to learn more about the past.
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The biggest boon for the company in the quarter may have been soaring gas prices resulting from the war in Iran.
Noun
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
Noun
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For Witt, signing with The Black Effect Podcast Network was a major blessing.
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This year's festival just happens to land exactly on the Fourth of July, a coincidence Patti Mangan, the executive director of the Fillmore Merchants Association, believed was a blessing.
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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