God-given
Americanadjective
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given by, or coming directly from, God.
the God-given laws.
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welcome; propitious; opportune.
Etymology
Origin of God-given
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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This is America, and that man has a God-given right to adhere to his belief and to express it through speech or lawful conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
To convey so much using nothing but the God-given tools in your arsenal is the mark of a truly great actor.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
American swimmer Hunter Armstrong has said he "definitely" doesn't want to dope for the games, adding: "I personally have taken pride in getting as far as I can on natural God-given talent."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
“I don’t take anchored inflation expectations as a God-given truth. I know we have to work very hard at it every day,” Musalem said in a speech last week.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
He said, “So what do you think about it? I’ve thought of a way we can use your God-given gift to help get some money for the Settlement, but if you’re having second thoughts...”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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