GODSEND Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

godsend

noun

ˈgäd-ˌsend

Definition of godsend

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 In comparison to all of this, Clayton seems like a godsend. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend for ranchers, fishermen, paddlers and others who want to protect the state’s water and those who depend on it for their livelihoods. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026 The bZ’s Tesla (NACS) port is a godsend. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The corn was a godsend for the famished passengers, but Nausets attacked the English, who scattered their assailants by musket fire. — Literary Hub, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for godsend

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Noun

As told in the Devi Mahatmya, the gods are beset by the demon (asura) Mahishasura, who received a boon that he cannot be killed by a man—but he can be killed by a woman.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The diminished focus and declining military presence that so concern South Korea are a boon to its neighbor, China.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of boon

Noun

The material benefit of the Emmys — of all awards shows, really — is almost entirely intangible.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
The opportunity to learn from professionals in the field about working on engines and also learning from Miami-Dade College professors has been a huge benefit, said Rangel, the auto tech.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

The houses — there’s a different one in the works for Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood — are with the blessing of Osbourne’s family.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
That was the song that Beyoncé wanted to cover, Dolly gave her blessing, even shows up on the album to verbally give her blessing.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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