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
Propane heater: on sale for $79.99 Original price: $89.99
A propane heater is a godsend during cold winter nights in your tent.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
The rivalry between two of the league’s most electrifying quarterbacks has been a godsend for CBS ever since Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes first met up in the 2021 AFC championship game.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2025
While other inmates and their attorneys viewed the commutations as a godsend, Agofsky and Davis refused to sign documents acknowledging them, according to their separate handwritten petitions.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
As the ash settles in the coming weeks, bad actors will make their way to scorched neighborhoods, offering deals that may sound like a godsend during a traumatic time.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
The rivalry between two of the league’s most electrifying quarterbacks has been a godsend for CBS ever since Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes first met up in the 2021 AFC championship game.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2025
While other inmates and their attorneys viewed the commutations as a godsend, Agofsky and Davis refused to sign documents acknowledging them, according to their separate handwritten petitions.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
As the ash settles in the coming weeks, bad actors will make their way to scorched neighborhoods, offering deals that may sound like a godsend during a traumatic time.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
Noun
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The shortage has been a boon for small producers across the country, including North Texas, as consumers seek out alternatives to sparse offerings at grocery stores.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
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The ratings for Thursday’s final aren’t in yet, but, according to the NHL, the round-robin rounds proved to be a boon for viewership.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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During the refurbishment, Neville’s website states that around 50 homeless people accessed the premises, declared squatters’ rights and stayed with the blessing of Neville and his partners.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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It can only be assumed that in the future artificial intelligence will prove to be both a blessing and a curse.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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