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
Abbie Stockard believes her new title was heaven-sent.
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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
The fanny pack is a heaven-sent for us hands-free folk.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2023
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
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 Kansas City Chiefs have been fortunate to have a final injury report that is mostly devoid of any players who cannot suit up.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Joanne’s memory will live forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And so making Beijing happy is going to accrue to the financial benefit of Elon Musk and many billionaires who outsource work to China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Ellis hired his previous CBS Records colleague Gregg Geller, who José promptly put in charge of the Elvis Presley catalog, moving it over from Nashville, where Joe Galante was only too happy to relinquish it after the sales spike from Presley’s death in 1977 had cooled off.—
Roy Trakin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With no sign of slowing down in 2025, more lucky homebuyers are expected to soon call the community home.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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And having the albums of those 1975 Montreux performances…how lucky! Again, thanks for keeping your finger on the pulse of our local music scene, and hipping us to great albums both past and contemporary!—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mero Beach is close to Roseau, Dominica’s capital, and offers convenient access to many nearby pubs and restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rather than necessitating a fossil-fuel build-out, AI seems more to be a convenient excuse for Trump to pursue one.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 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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Their switch to EVs was also providential.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Dec. 2022
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“Heaven-sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaven-sent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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