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
This could be a godsend for those who don't live near a clinic since those patients must pick up new methadone doses daily.
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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godsend
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The shutdown of the TikTok app in the United States would be a boon to rival platforms including Meta’s Instagram, Google’s YouTube and Snapchat.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Giving Back And Rocking Out Beyond the tournament action itself, the American Express has been a big boon to Coachella Valley non-profits.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some organizations may choose to continue DEI efforts discreetly, recognizing the long-term benefits of diverse and inclusive workplaces.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Related article The surprising benefits of embracing your anxiety, according to someone living with it To stop this crippling cycle, the five-second countdown is the advice Mel Robbins gave herself while facing the worst time in her adult life.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The OpenAI blessing: OpenAI introduced its Operator web agent and a number of collaborations with companies like eBay , DoorDash , Instacart , Booking Holdings ’ Priceline, Etsy and Uber , among others.—
Kavitha Shastry,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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This may be a blessing in disguise for A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin, who is on the verge of sweeping every Supporting Acting prize in existence, as the Best Picture snub helps his campaign retain at least a little underdog charm.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Godsend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godsend. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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