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 Likewise, rosehip oil comes packed with retinoid precursor vitamin A, and jojoba oil is a godsend for plumping up mature skin. — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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 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 See All Example Sentences for godsend

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The acceleration of technology has been a boon for the world of history, creating new ways to reach audiences hungry to learn more about the past.

— Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
The biggest boon for the company in the quarter may have been soaring gas prices resulting from the war in Iran.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of boon

Noun

If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of benefit

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For Witt, signing with The Black Effect Podcast Network was a major blessing.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
This year's festival just happens to land exactly on the Fourth of July, a coincidence Patti Mangan, the executive director of the Fillmore Merchants Association, believed was a blessing.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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