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
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.
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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
The fanny pack is a heaven-sent for us hands-free folk.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2023
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
The fanny pack is a heaven-sent for us hands-free folk.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaven-sent
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The event showcased Ross’ legendary catalog, reimagined with orchestral arrangements, providing a once-in-a-lifetime event for all who were fortunate enough to witness.Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2018, Carter and his wife, then 93 and 90, rolled up the sleeves of their work shirts and helped a few fortunate souls in Mishawaka and South Bend, Indiana, put a roof over their heads.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Interpreting the signs, the priest could tell whether a partnership would be happy, challenging or doomed—as well as how many children would result.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Candles decorated the floor in the picture, and a violinist was on hand to serenade the happy pair.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Australian Open because of injury, opening up a spot in the draw for British lucky loser Harriet Dart.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Served alongside a stack of still-warm corn tortillas, these tender meatballs were saucy, nutty, earthy, sweet, and unlike any meatball my palate had been lucky enough to experience before.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Add to that benefits like reasonable terms with the welcome bonus, convenient banking and excellent customer service.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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This plush hooded fleece bathrobe is perfect for lounging, featuring an adjustable waist belt for a secure fit and two front pockets for convenient storage.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Their switch to EVs was also providential.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2022
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Her support in polls steadily expanded from 4 percent in 2018 to 25 percent in a country where even moderate voters have grown numb to Fascist-Communist name calling, but remain enthusiastic about new, and potentially providential, leaders.Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2022
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“Heaven-sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven-sent. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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