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 This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 That’s a godsend to those who have tried with robot vacuums before and found the little things give up at the slightest bump. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 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 In comparison to all of this, Clayton seems like a godsend. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for godsend

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That would be a boon for equities, as traders hope the strength of corporate fundamentals will support what's been a bifurcated market.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
This is a possible boon to telecoms companies and research institutions looking to add memory capacity without redesigning server facilities.

— Nitish Pahwa, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of boon

Noun

Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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This, in some ways, could be a blessing for Harry and Meghan and a curse for those in royal circles.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Pope Leo revealed the discovery of the growth on his lung during his Sunday noon prayer — which was broadcast to the world on live television — almost as an aside toward the end of his blessing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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