godsend
noun
god·send
ˈgäd-ˌsend 
also ˈgȯd-
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.
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that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Markdowns range from 15% to 25%, which is a godsend considering the cheapest pair of Gentle Monsters costs $245 on its site.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
Vientos, the rookie third baseman who has been a godsend for the Mets this October, hit his fifth homer of the postseason.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
That’s why knowing the best time to buy a mattress, as far as annual sales are concerned, can be a godsend for both your wallet and your REM.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godsend. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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godsend
noun
god·send
-ˌsend
: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly
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