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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Dan Primack, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
That's where McCain's emergence could be a long-term godsend for the Sixers as well.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
His arrival was nothing less than a godsend for a rebuilding Denver Nuggets team in a midsize market, and doubly so because he’s never hinted at even the slightest interest in leaving for a bigger, more glamorous city.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray is a godsend for anyone trying to minimize frizz.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godsend. Accessed 22 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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