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
“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
"For this reason, we must focus on mobilising domestic resources and harnessing our God-given resources," Samia told her ministers.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
“Express your art. Know your history. Just use your God-given talent to express yourself,” he’d say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
He thought War Admiral simply had more God-given speed than Seabiscuit, and that the Triple Crown winner would surely beat him off of the line.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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